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Introduced
03/23/2017
03/23/2017
In Committee
05/04/2017
05/04/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to penalties for neglectful dog ownership. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 155 of Chapter 140 of the General Laws to increase the penalty for dog owners who negligently permit their dogs to cause damage to property or injury to any person. The bill establishes a fine of up to $2,500 for such offenses. It also creates a rebuttable presumption of civil liability in any action related to the damage or injury, unless the person harmed was trespassing, committing a tort, or teasing, tormenting, or abusing the dog. The bill aims to promote responsible dog ownership and hold negligent owners accountable for their dogs' actions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (10)
Brian Ashe (D),
William Crocker (R),
David DeCoste (R),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carlos González (D),
Mark Montigny (D),
Elizabeth Poirier (R),
Paul Tucker (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3683 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3683.pdf |
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