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CT HB05044

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Brendan Sharkey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Horses, ponies, donkeys, and mules cannot be found to belong to a species with naturally mischievous or vicious propensities in civil injury lawsuits against their owners or keepers
  • Creates a presumption that these animals did not have a propensity to cause injury to humans, rebuttable only by evidence the animal previously exhibited dangerous behavior known to the owner or keeper
  • Eliminates strict liability causes of action for personal injuries caused by horses, ponies, donkeys, or mules, requiring proof of negligence or prior dangerous propensity instead
  • Effective immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

An Act Concerning The Liability Of Owners And Keepers Of Domesticated Horses, Ponies, Donkeys And Mules.

Last Action

Signed by the Governor

5/28/2014

Committee Referrals

Environment2/7/2014

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