DelawareSB 118153rd General Assembly (2024–2026)Senate

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.

Sponsored By: Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Pet owners can claim all vet bills for 3 years

The law keeps unlimited recovery of veterinary bills in lawsuits over injuries or death to your lawfully owned pet caused by another person or their pet. It removes the old October 14, 2025 end date. However, this Act expires three years after enactment unless the General Assembly extends it.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brian Pettyjohn
Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

Daniel B. Short
Republican • House
Stephanie L. Hansen
Democratic • Senate
Gerald W. Hocker
Republican • Senate
Kimberly Williams
Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 55 • No: 0

House vote • 7/1/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 37 • No: 0

Senate vote • 6/10/2025

Passed (SM required)

Yes: 18 • No: 0

Actions Timeline

Signed by Governor
8/20/2025Governor
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 3 ABSENT 1 VACANT
6/30/2025House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits
6/24/2025House
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
6/11/2025House
Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
6/10/2025Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
5/14/2025Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
5/1/2025Senate

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5/1/2025
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