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AZ SB1199

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

John Kavanagh

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Origin

Senate

Fifty-sixth Legislature - Second Regular Session (2024)

AI Summary

  • Allows prevailing plaintiffs in veterinarian malpractice actions to recover the fair market value of a deceased domestic animal.

  • Permits recovery of all reasonable and necessary veterinary medical expenses for the domestic animal that resulted from the malpractice.

  • Defines "domestic animal" as mammals, birds, reptiles, or amphibians kept or bred primarily as pets or companions, excluding animals regulated under title 3.

  • Adds section 32-2240.04 to Arizona Revised Statutes governing damages in veterinarian malpractice cases.

Legislative Description

Veterinarian malpractice actions; damages

Damages

Last Action

House LARA Committee action: Held, voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0)

3/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules3/12/2024
Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs3/12/2024
Rules1/24/2024
Natural Resources, Energy and Water1/24/2024

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