Senate Enrolled Act No. 311 Summary

• Repeals IC 15-20-2-3, which established county liability for damages when dogs kill or injure livestock, poultry, game animals, and other specified animals, effective July 1, 2014.

• Repeals IC 15-20-2-4, which required county auditors to establish procedures for claims submission and payment of verified claims for livestock losses from dog attacks.

• Repeals IC 15-20-2-5, which allowed persons requiring rabies post-exposure prophylaxis to select their own physician for treatment.

• Repeals IC 15-20-2-6, which established detailed requirements for livestock owners to file claims within 20 days, including affidavits from disinterested freeholders and verification by law enforcement or animal control officers.

• Repeals IC 15-20-2-7, which required officers to visit loss scenes, verify damages in writing, and mark killed or injured animals to prevent duplicate claims.