An Act to Amend Chapter 472, Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware Relating to Civil Actions for Tortious Injuries, Including Death, to Lawfully Owned Pets.
It became law on Aug 20, 2025.
- Stage
- Became law
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 4
- Latest action
- Aug 20, 2025
What it does
In the 151st General Assembly, SS1 to SB 258 was passed, which permitted pet owners to pursue compensatory damages without limitation for veterinary bills incurred to care for a pet that was injured by the negligence, reckless, or intentional acts of another individual or that individual's pet. This act removes a sunset provision that would have these changes expire on October 14, 2025.
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This bill passed and is now law.
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