HOUSE BILL 1804

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 1307

Sponsored By:

Delegates Smigiel and Mizeur

Entitled:

Courts - Dangerous Dog Presumption - Specific Breed Prohibition

Synopsis:

Establishing that, for the purpose of determining criminal or civil liability, a dog may not be presumed dangerous or potentially dangerous solely on the basis of the breed or heritage of the dog; providing that the Act does not preclude a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing a program to control dangerous or potentially dangerous dogs if the program does not discriminate among dogs solely on the basis of the breed or heritage of the dog; applying the Act prospectively; and making the Act an emergency measure.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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House Action

5/14

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36

Delegate Heather R. Mizeur, District 20

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Animals -see also- Birds; Turtles

Counties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties

Discrimination

Emergency Bills

Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Safety -see also- Occupational Safety

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 10-922 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None offered