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This bill amends Chapter 472, Volume 83 of the Laws of Delaware by removing a sunset provision that was previously set to expire on October 14, 2025, regarding civil actions for tortious injuries to lawfully owned pets. The legislation permanently establishes a law that allows pet owners to pursue compensatory damages without limitation for veterinary bills incurred when their pet is injured due to the negligence, reckless, or intentional acts of another person or another person's pet. The bill itself contains a new sunset provision stating that it will expire three years after enactment unless a subsequent act of the General Assembly provides otherwise, though this appears to be a standard legislative boilerplate clause and does not seem to substantially change the underlying pet injury damages law. The bill essentially makes permanent a previous temporary legislative change that expanded pet owners' rights to seek compensation for veterinary expenses resulting from harm caused by others.

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