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AR HB1696

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Deann Vaught

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th General Assembly (2023 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Adds new section 20-19-105 to Arkansas Code Title 20, Chapter 19, Subchapter 1 establishing dog owner liability for bite damages
  • Dog owners are liable for the full amount of damages when a dog bites or injures a person without provocation
  • Liability applies only when the injured person was in or on a place where they had a lawful right to be
  • Applies to dogs owned by one or more owners

Legislative Description

To Amend The Law Regarding Animals; And To Establish Liability For Damages From A Dog Bite.

Last Action

Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/4/2023
Judiciary3/27/2023

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