Minnesota HF2733 creates a civil cause of action for pet owners to seek damages for injuries to their pets.

Minnesota HF2733 establishes a civil cause of action for pet owners to recover costs related to injuries to their pets, including medical bills, actual damages, emotional damages, and punitive damages. This applies to injuries caused by any person except licensed veterinarians acting within the scope of their license, veterinarians acting on owner requests to euthanize, and those authorized to kill pets under state law. The definition of "pet" includes nonhuman mammals, birds, or reptiles held for enjoyment, excluding livestock.

Minnesota HF2733 creates a civil cause of action for pet owners to seek damages for injuries to their pets.

Minnesota HF2733 establishes a civil cause of action for pet owners to recover costs related to injuries to their pets, including medical bills, actual damages, emotional damages, and punitive damages. This applies to injuries caused by any person except licensed veterinarians acting within the scope of their license, veterinarians acting on owner requests to euthanize, and those authorized to kill pets under state law. The definition of "pet" includes nonhuman mammals, birds, or reptiles held for enjoyment, excluding livestock.