SB 118

  • Delaware Senate Bill
  • 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
  • Introduced in Senate Jun 11, 2025
  • Passed Senate Jun 10, 2025
  • Passed House Jun 30, 2025
  • Signed by Governor Aug 20, 2025

An Act To Amend Chapter 472, Volume 83 Of The Laws Of Delaware Relating To Civil Actions For Tortious Injuries, Including Death, To Lawfully Owned Pets.

Abstract

In the 151st General Assembly, SS1 to SB 258 was passed, which permitted pet owners to pursue compensatory damages without limitation for veterinary bills incurred to care for a pet that was injured by the negligence, reckless, or intentional acts of another individual or that individual's pet. This act removes a sunset provision that would have these changes expire on October 14, 2025.

Bill Sponsors (4)

Votes


Jun 30, 2025

Jun 10, 2025

Actions


Aug 20, 2025

Office of the Governor

Signed by Governor

Jun 30, 2025

House

Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 3 ABSENT 1 VACANT

Jun 24, 2025

House

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Judiciary

Jun 11, 2025

House

Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Judiciary

Jun 10, 2025

Senate

Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

May 14, 2025

Senate

Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits

  • Committee-Passage
Judiciary

May 01, 2025

Senate

Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

  • Introduction
  • Referral-Committee
Judiciary

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