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.
153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Introduced by Brian Pettyjohn and 3 co-sponsors
Delaware allows pet owners to sue for damages when pets are injured or killed through negligence, expanding legal protections beyond traditional property law treatment.
Signed by Governor