SB118Introduced in the Senate
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.
Introduced by Brian Pettyjohn, District 19
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor
August 20, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
HouseStage: House Third Reading · June 30, 2025
37
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
40 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | 1 | Yes |
| Stephanie Bolden | 2 | Yes |
| Josue Ortega | 3 | Yes |
| Jeff Hilovsky | 4 | Yes |
| Kendra Johnson | 5 | Yes |
| Debra Heffernan | 6 | Yes |
| Larry Lambert | 7 | Yes |
| Sherae'a Moore | 8 | Yes |
| Kevin Hensley | 9 | Yes |
| Melanie Ross Levin | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits
Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 3 ABSENT 1 VACANT
Signed by Governor
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