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NJ S3172
Removes strict liability in certain circumstances for owners of dogs that bite and stipulates certain requirements for dog bites received in animal or veterinarian facilities.
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Introduced
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
In Committee
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill removes the strict liability currently applied under law to owners of dogs that bite an individual when the bite is received in an animal or veterinarian facility. An employee who is part of facility staff, which includes veterinarians and other individuals employed to assist with animals, can hold an owner of a dog that bites the employee only if the employee can demonstrate that the owner neglected to disclose a prior biting incident involving the dog. "Animal or veterinary facility" means any fixed or mobile establishment, veterinary hospital, animal hospital or premises wherein or whereon the practice of veterinary medicine or any part thereof is conducted.
AI Summary
This bill removes the strict liability currently applied under law to owners of dogs that bite an individual when the bite is received in an animal or veterinary facility. An employee of an animal or veterinary facility, including veterinarians and other staff, can hold an owner of a dog that bites the employee only if the employee demonstrates that the owner neglected to disclose a prior biting incident involving the dog. The bill defines an "animal or veterinary facility" as any fixed or mobile establishment, veterinary hospital, animal hospital, or premises where the practice of veterinary medicine is conducted.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 05/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3172 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3500/3172_I1.HTM |
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