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IN HB1205

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/10/2017

Primary Sponsor

Lloyd Arnold

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes strict liability for dog owners or custodians when a dog bites or injures a person without provocation
  • Applies only when the injured person is acting peaceably and is legally authorized to occupy the location where the bite or injury occurs
  • Holds owners liable for all damages, including punitive damages, regardless of whether the dog had previously behaved viciously or the owner knew of prior vicious behavior
  • Takes effect July 1, 2017
  • Amends Indiana Code Section 15-20-1-3, which governs animal liability laws

Legislative Description

Strict liability for dog bites and injuries. Holds a dog owner or custodian strictly liable for a dog bite or injury when: (1) a dog bites or injures a person without provocation; and (2) the person is bitten or injured while in a location the person is legally authorized to occupy.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary

1/10/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/10/2017

Full Bill Text

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