SB 118 DE
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.
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Summary
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.
Sponsors (4)
- Brian Pettyjohn Republican · primary
- Daniel B. Short Republican · primary
- Melanie Ross Levin Democratic · primary
- Stell Parker Selby · primary
Action history (7)
- May 1, 2025 Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate · upper
- May 14, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits · upper
- Jun 10, 2025 Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT · upper
- Jun 11, 2025 Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House · lower
- Jun 24, 2025 Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits · lower
- Jun 30, 2025 Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 3 ABSENT 1 VACANT · lower
- Aug 20, 2025 Signed by Governor · executive
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