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Introduced
08/28/2017
08/28/2017
In Committee
08/31/2017
08/31/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the protection of service animals. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill amends an existing law to provide compensation for physically impaired persons who use assistance animals if the animal is a victim of a crime. The bill states that the person shall be eligible for veterinary medical expenses and the replacement cost of an equally trained assistance animal, without any differentiation for the age or the experience of the animal, in the event that the crime results in the death of the animal or the injuries sustained prevent the assistance animal from returning to service.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see S2313 (on 03/01/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2165 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S2165.pdf |
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