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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to promote pet safety aka Crawford's Law. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill, also known as Crawford's Law, aims to promote pet safety by allowing pet owners to recover damages for the unnecessary or unjustified death of their cat or dog. Under the proposed changes, a person who causes such a death through willful, wanton, reckless, or negligent actions would be liable for the fair monetary value of the deceased animal, including damages for loss of comfort, protection, and companionship, as well as reasonable afterlife expenses, court costs, and attorney's fees. The bill caps non-economic damages at $30,000 and allows for legal action to be brought within three years of the death or the discovery of the basis for a claim.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Bruce Tarr (R)*,
Kim Ferguson (R),
Ann-Margaret Ferrante (D),
Colleen Garry (D),
Bradford Hill (R),
Vanna Howard (D),
Brad Jones (R),
James Kelcourse (R),
Joan Lovely (D),
Joe McKenna (R),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
Danny Ryan (D),
Alan Silvia (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2665 (on 02/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1131 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1131.pdf |
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