HB2 Alabama 2018 Session
Bill Summary
Under existing law, a person is strictly liable for civil damages for causing injury or damage to a person or a domestic animal of a person as a result of using traps or other similar devices on public land to take, capture, or kill a fur-bearing animal protected by state laws or rules.
This bill would limit the liability to injuries caused by traps or similar devices used on public land in violation of state laws or rules.
To amend Section 9-11-264 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to trapping animals and strict liability for civil damages for causing injury to a person or an animal on public land; to limit the liability to injuries caused by traps or similar devices used on public land in violation of state laws or rules.
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2018 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
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| Bill Text | HB2 Alabama 2018 Session - Introduced |
Source: Alabama Legislature