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HI SB189
Bill
AI Summary
- Removes the requirement to prove a dog has bitten a person on at least two separate occasions before bringing legal action against the dog's owner in district court.
- Allows any person bitten by a dog to bring an action to determine whether conditions of the dog's treatment, confinement, or other circumstances have changed to remove danger to the community.
- Court may order changes to prevent future incidents, including removal of the animal or its destruction, after considering the dog's vicious propensities, owner's ability to confine it, and community health and safety needs.
- Preserves existing common law remedies for dog bite victims.
- Takes effect upon approval.
Legislative Description
Relating To Dog Bites.
Conditions
Last Action
Act 030, 06/07/2021 (Gov. Msg. No. 1130).
6/10/2021
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/11/2021
Judiciary1/25/2021
Full Bill Text
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