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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Article 2 of Chapter 8 of Title 4 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to responsible dog ownership, so as to revise the definition of dangerous dog; to provide for the owner of a dangerous or vicious dog to maintain minimum liability insurance coverage; to provide for criminal penalties for an owner's failure to maintain minimum liability insurance coverage for a dangerous or vicious dog; to provide for enhanced penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill amends Georgia's laws related to responsible dog ownership. It revises the definition of a "dangerous dog" to include additional criteria, such as a dog escaping confinement and chasing people on two separate occasions. The bill also requires owners of dangerous or vicious dogs to maintain a minimum of $50,000 in liability insurance coverage and provide proof of the dog's sterilization and microchipping. Failure to maintain the insurance coverage can result in criminal penalties. Additionally, the bill prohibits classifying a dog as dangerous or vicious based solely on its breed, perceived breed, or appearance. The bill enhances penalties for violations that result in physical injury to another person.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (36)
John Albers (R)*,
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Lee Anderson (R)*,
Brandon Beach (R)*,
Matt Brass (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Bill Cowsert (R)*,
Gail Davenport (D)*,
Clint Dixon (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Michael Dugan (R)*,
Shelly Echols (R)*,
Russ Goodman (R)*,
Marty Harbin (R)*,
Ed Harbison (D)*,
Bo Hatchett (R)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Mike Hodges (R)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
Emanuel Jones (D)*,
Harold Jones (D)*,
Kay Kirkpatrick (R)*,
Derek Mallow (D)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Doc Rhett (D)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Valencia Seay (D)*,
Ed Setzler (R)*,
Freddie Sims (D)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Brian Strickland (R)*,
Carden Summers (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Ben Watson (R)*,
Sam Watson (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time (on 02/26/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/64229 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/225160 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.ga.gov/api/legislation/document/20232024/214234 |
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