SB 118

Delaware Senate bill in Session 153.

Status: enacted. Latest action: August 20, 2025.

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.

Bill ID DE-153-SB-118
Session 153
Status enacted
Committee Judiciary
Senate enacted 2025-08-20
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.

Sponsor
Pettyjohn
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-05-01 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-08-20 Status enacted
2025-08-20 Latest Action Signed by Governor
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