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Relating to the statute of limitations for recovery from injuries to a person or property from a licensed veterinarian
Sponsored by the Senate Judiciary Committee
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 25, 2021
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 26, 2021
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 10, 2021
- Done: Passes the SenateApril 7, 202144–0
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 9, 202191–1
- Done: To the GovernorApril 30, 2021
- Done: Signed into lawApril 30, 2021
HF 746 became law → The same legislation passed as HF 746, so this version was set aside. Go to HF 746 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People who want to sue a veterinarian for mistakes or negligence must now do so within two years of discovering the injury. Under the current rules, these types of property damage claims could be filed for up to five years. This change sets a specific time limit for when pet owners can take legal action against licensed veterinarians.1
Read the official explanation
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.
Senate subcommittee
Named January 26, 2021 (as SSB 1090). Meeting: Tuesday, February 2 · 8:00 AM · RM 111.
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