NABR Animal Law §ection - Non-Economic Damages

SB 932 was first introduced in 2003 and has now failed. The bill would have imposed no limit for emotional distress or loss of companionship, society, protection and services damages. A minimum of $4500 for punitive damages would have been awarded for intentionally or recklessly injuring or killing a companion animal. The bill was "set aside for study" on 3/16/04, meaning that it will not be taken up again this year.
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