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.

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.

Voted 8/20/2025View source

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8/20/2025Signed by Governor
6/30/2025Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 3 ABSENT 1 VACANT
6/24/2025Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits
6/11/2025Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
6/10/2025Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
5/14/2025Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
5/1/2025Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate