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DE SB196

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

5/7/2014

Primary Sponsor

Karen Peterson

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Delaware Code Title 9, Chapter 9 (dangerous dogs law) to add cats to the definition of "domestic animal"
  • Restores language that was inadvertently repealed in 2010 when SB 240 and HB 419 were enacted concurrently
  • Dogs that viciously attack a cat on the owner's property or under the owner's immediate control will be subject to evaluation under dangerous dog provisions
  • Sponsored by Sen. Peterson and Rep. Keeley with additional support from Sens. Blevins, Sokola, Townsend and Reps. Jaques, Kowalko, Miro, Paradee, Ramone, D.E. Williams

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 9 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Dangerous Dogs.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (HEALTH & HUMAN DEVELOPMENT) in House with 13 On Its Merits

6/11/2014

Committee Referrals

Health & Human Development5/8/2014
Health & Social Services4/10/2014

Full Bill Text

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