Relating to the statute of limitations for recovery from injuries to property from a licensed veterinarian

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 11, 2021
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 15, 2021
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   Done: House committeeMarch 2, 2021
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   Done: Passes the HouseMarch 9, 202191–1
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   Done: Senate committeeApril 1, 2021
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 7, 202144–0
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2021
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 30, 2021

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill provides a statute of limitations for an action brought for professional negligence or malpractice against a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine. The bill provides that a person has two years after the date the claimant knew, should have known, or received notice of the injury for which damages are being sought to bring an action against a person licensed to practice veterinary medicine. Under current law, Code section 614.1(4) provides that injuries to property shall be brought within five years of the injury.

Changed since by amendment S-3141; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed¹

House subcommittee

Named February 15, 2021 (as HSB 208). On February 23, 2021 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

• Rep. Joe Mitchell R
• Rep. Brian Meyer DEmail
• Rep. Anne Osmundson R

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