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NY S03414
Bill
Status
2/6/2019
Primary Sponsor
Monica Martinez
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AI Summary
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Creates a new tort cause of action for wrongful injury or death of a companion animal under New York General Obligations Law Section 11-108.
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Allows recovery of fair monetary value of a deceased companion animal, loss of society and companionship, court costs, attorney's fees, and other damages when a person intentionally, recklessly, or negligently causes death without justifiable purpose.
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Permits recovery of veterinary expenses, loss of companionship, court costs, and attorney's fees for physical or serious physical injury to a companion animal caused intentionally, recklessly, or negligently without justifiable purpose.
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Allows punitive damages when a person intentionally or recklessly causes serious physical injury or death of a companion animal without justifiable purpose.
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Establishes a three-year statute of limitations for filing tort actions and authorizes courts to issue restraining orders and injunctive relief for wrongful injury or killing of companion animals.
Legislative Description
Establishes a tort cause of action for the wrongful injury or death of a companion animal; provides for compensatory and punitive damages and injunctive relief and three year statute of limitations on commencement of such an action.
Last Action
REFERRED TO DOMESTIC ANIMAL WELFARE
1/8/2020