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MD HB154Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Compensatory Damages (Buddy's Law)
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Introduced
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
In Committee
01/13/2021
01/13/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/12/2021
04/12/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Increasing from $10,000 to $25,000 the maximum amount of compensatory damages that may be awarded to an owner of a pet from a person who tortiously causes an injury to or death of the pet while acting individually or through an animal under the person's ownership, direction, or control.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Compensatory Damages (Buddy's Law)," increases the maximum amount of compensatory damages that can be awarded to a pet owner from $10,000 to $25,000 if a person tortiously causes injury to or death of the pet while acting individually or through an animal under their ownership, direction, or control. The bill defines "compensatory damages" as the fair market value of the pet before its death and the reasonable and necessary cost of veterinary care, and it defines "pet" as a domesticated animal that does not include livestock. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Hearing 1/15 at 1:30 p.m. (on 12/23/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0154?ys=2021RS |
| BillText | http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0154f.pdf |
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