Establishes a tort cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal.

The bill establishes a tort cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal. It provides for compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and a three-year statute of limitations on the commencement of such an action. Damages for injuries sustained by a companion animal's owner can be recovered in an action in tort, and damages for injuries sustained by the companion animal itself can be recovered in an action brought by a guardian ad litem or next friend appointed by the court.

Establishes a tort cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal.

The bill establishes a tort cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal. It provides for compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, and a three-year statute of limitations on the commencement of such an action. Damages for injuries sustained by a companion animal's owner can be recovered in an action in tort, and damages for injuries sustained by the companion animal itself can be recovered in an action brought by a guardian ad litem or next friend appointed by the court.