HOUSE BILL 1077

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