SB118

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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Delaware SB118 amends civil actions for tortious injuries, including death, to lawfully owned pets.

Delaware SB118 amends Chapter 472, Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware concerning civil actions for tortious injuries, including death, to lawfully owned pets. The bill makes changes to the existing law, including deletions and insertions, to update the legal framework. This Act will expire three years after its enactment unless extended by a subsequent act of the General Assembly.

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Roll Call Votes

37 Yea

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0 Nay

3 Absent

DDR

Calendar

May 14, 2025

2:00 PM

Judiciary

History

Aug 20, 2025

Signed by Governor

Jun 30, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 3 ABSENT 1 VACANT

Jun 24, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits