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Legislation


2012 Special Session 2

HOUSE BILL 4

EMERGENCY BILL
File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegate Kramer
Entitled:
Civil Action - Liability for Damages Caused by Dog Bite

Synopsis:

Establishing that, in a civil action for damages caused by a dog bite, the common law that applied on January 1, 2012, to a civil action for damages caused by a dog bite shall be retained; stating the intent of the General Assembly to abrogate the holding by the Court of Appeals in a specified case; applying the Act prospectively; making the Act an emergency measure; and providing for the termination of the Act.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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House Action
8/10
First Reading Judiciary
8/9
Hearing 8/10 at 1:30 P.M.
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Animals -see also- Birds; Turtles
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Court of Appeals
Damages
Emergency Bills
Liability -see also- Good Samaritan
Sunset

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 3-1901 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
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