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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

  1. Signed by Governor

    8/20/2025Governor

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

    6/30/2025House

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

    6/24/2025House

  4. Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House

    6/11/2025House

  5. Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT

    6/10/2025Senate

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

    5/14/2025Senate

  7. Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate

    5/1/2025Senate

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