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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the wrongful death or injury of animal companions. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow for the recovery of damages in cases of the wrongful death or injury of an "animal companion," defined as a dog, cat, or other warm-blooded, domesticated non-human animal that is dependent on humans for care. The bill establishes the fair monetary value of the deceased animal, as well as damages for the loss of the animal's companionship and other reasonable expenses, with a $25,000 cap on non-economic damages. The bill also allows for the recovery of damages in cases of injury to an animal companion, including veterinary and other special medical expenses and the loss of the animal's companionship, with the same $25,000 non-economic damages cap. The action must be filed within three years of the injury or the date the plaintiff knew or should have known of the basis for the claim.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
David DeCoste (R),
Shawn Dooley (R),
Ryan Fattman (R),
Joe McKenna (R),
Mike Soter (R),
Alyson Sullivan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1561 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1561.pdf |
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