1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1077

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegates Klausmeier, Ports, and Redmer
Entitled:
Courts - Damages for Tortious Injuries to Pets

Synopsis:

Removing the cap on damages for tortious injuries to a pet; and providing for damages to be the greater of the market value of the pet or the reasonable cost of veterinary care.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/22
First Reading House Rules
2/26
Re-referred Judiciary
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Katherine Klausmeier, District 8
Delegate James F. Ports, Jr., District 8
Delegate Alfred W. Redmer, Jr., District 8
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ANIMALS -see also- BIRDS; HUNTING; TRAPPING; TURTLES
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
DAMAGES
TORTS -see also- LIBEL & SLANDER; MED MAL.; WRONGFUL DEATH
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 11-110 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered