HB547 Alabama 2016 Session
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Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2016
Title
Animals, vicious or dangerous, free-roaming, liability of owner or keeper, further provided, Sec. 3-1-3 am'd.
Description
Under existing law, the owner of a vicious or dangerous animal may be liable for any damages or injuries for careless management of the animal.
This bill would provide further for the liability of an owner for careless management, for allowing the animal to roam off the owner's property, or for allowing the animal to cause injury or damage to another person.
To amend Section 3-1-3, Code of Alabama 1975, relating to vicious or dangerous animals; to provide further for the liability of the animal owner.
Subjects
Animals
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 19, 2016 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB547 Alabama 2016 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature