IN HB1205 | 2017 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 10 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-10 - First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Strict liability for dog bites and injuries. Holds a dog owner or custodian strictly liable for a dog bite or injury when: (1) a dog bites or injures a person without provocation; and (2) the person is bitten or injured while in a location the person is legally authorized to occupy.

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Title

Strict liability for dog bites and injuries. Holds a dog owner or custodian strictly liable for a dog bite or injury when: (1) a dog bites or injures a person without provocation; and (2) the person is bitten or injured while in a location the person is legally authorized to occupy.

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2017-01-10HouseFirst reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
2017-01-10HouseAuthored by Representative Arnold L

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