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AZ HB2323

Bill

Status

Passed

5/20/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2022)

AI Summary

  • Amends Arizona law to prohibit dog breed from being considered in court findings or legal decisions regarding whether a dog is aggressive, vicious, or liable for injuries.

  • Prohibits dog breed from being the sole factor in insurance underwriting, actuarial processes, or risk assessment for homeowner's and renter's insurance policies.

  • Prohibits use of dog breed as the sole factor in questionnaires, surveys, or other information-gathering means regarding dog ownership or presence on insured premises.

  • Applies to new insurance policies and renewed policies issued on or after June 30, 2023.

  • Defines key terms including "breed" as actual or perceived breed or mixture of breeds, "aggressive," "vicious," and "provocation" for liability purposes.

Legislative Description

Homeowner's insurance; dogs; nondiscrimination

Property Insurance

Last Action

Chapter 243

5/20/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules3/17/2022
Appropriations3/17/2022
Rules1/19/2022
Government & Elections1/19/2022
Commerce1/19/2022

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