Dangerous and vicious dogs; civil liability, knowledge of propensity not required.
Summary
Dangerous and vicious dogs; civil liability; knowledge of propensity not required. Provides that a dog ownermay be civilly liable for a bite or attack by his dog regardlessof whether he knew or should have known of such dog's propensityfor vicious, dangerous, or otherwise aggressive behavior.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2022
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 11, 2022
Last action Feb 15, 2022
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Jan 26, 2022
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (10-Y 0-N)
lower
Jan 24, 2022
Committee
Assigned ACNR sub: Agriculture
lower
Jan 11, 2022
Committee
Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Chesapeake and Natural Resources
lower
Jan 11, 2022
Introduced
Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/22 22100645D
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Bulova
DDemocratic
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