An Act promoting pet safety aka Crawford's Law

This bill, known as Crawford's Law, amends Massachusetts law to allow pet owners to sue for financial damages if someone willfully, wantonly, recklessly, or negligently causes the unnecessary death of their cat or dog. The legislation establishes that owners can recover the fair monetary value of the animal, along with compensation for loss of companionship, special services, and afterlife expenses, with a specific cap of $30,000 for non-economic damages. Owners must file a lawsuit within three years of the animal's death or when they reasonably should have known about the incident to seek these damages.