Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 118: 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.

Enacted Last action August 20, 2025: Signed by Governor

Plain-language summary

SB 118 is a bill introduced in the Delaware Senate on May 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Brian Pettyjohn (Republican), Danny Short (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 20, 2025): Signed by Governor.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Brian Pettyjohn (Republican); Danny Short (Republican). 3 co-sponsors.