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SB 118 Enacted

AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 472, VOLUME 83 OF THE LAWS OF DELAWARE RELATING TO CIVIL ACTIONS FOR TORTIOUS INJURIES, INCLUDING DEATH, TO LAWFULLY OWNED PETS.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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In the 151st General Assembly, SS1 to SB 258 was passed, which permitted pet owners to pursue compensatory damages without limitation for veterinary bills incurred to care for a pet that was injured by the negligence, reckless, or intentional acts of another individual or that individual's pet. This act removes a sunset provision that would have these changes expire on October 14, 2025.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
May 1, 2025
Last action
Aug 20, 2025 — Signed by Governor
Sponsor
Brian Pettyjohn R
Session
153
Momentum
83 · Very high