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State Government / Delaware / Legislation / SB 118

SB 118Session 153SenateBecame law

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.

Latest development · Aug 20, 2025

Signed by Governor

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Session
153
Introduced
May 1, 2025
Latest passage
Jun 30, 2025
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Primary sponsorBrian Pettyjohn
Primary sponsorDaniel B. Short
Primary sponsorMelanie Ross Levin
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Stell Parker Selby

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  1. Aug 20, 2025

    Signed by Governor

    Executive SignatureOffice of the Governor
  2. Jun 30, 2025

    Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 3 ABSENT 1 VACANT

    PassageHouse
  3. Jun 24, 2025

    Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits

    Committee PassageHouse
  4. Jun 11, 2025

    Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

    IntroductionReferral CommitteeHouse
  5. Jun 10, 2025

    Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

    PassageSenate
  6. May 14, 2025

    Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

    Committee PassageSenate
  7. May 1, 2025

    Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

    IntroductionReferral CommitteeSenate

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