HOUSE BILL 907

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures

Sponsored By:

Delegate Zirkin

Entitled:

Injury to or Death of Pet - Noneconomic Damages

Synopsis:

Establishing that a person who tortiously injures or causes the death of a pet shall be liable to the owner of the pet for specified noneconomic damages not exceeding $25,000 and, on a finding of actual malice, for punitive damages; and establishing that specified veterinarians and employees of government entities and nonprofit organizations may not be liable for damages under specified circumstances.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/9

First Reading Judiciary

2/13

Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.

3/20

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ANIMALS -see also- BIRDS; TURTLES

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

DAMAGES

LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN

NEGLIGENCE -see also- MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

TORTS -see also- LIBEL & SLANDER; MED MALP; WRONGFUL DEATH

VETERINARIANS

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