Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware 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.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Stell Parker Selby
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Daniel B. Short (Republican)
- Brian Pettyjohn (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
In the 151st General Assembly, SS1 to SB 258 was passed, which permitted pet owners to pursue compensatory damages without limitation for veterinary bills incurred to care for a pet that was injured by the negligence, reckless, or intentional acts of another individual or that individual's pet. This act removes a sunset provision that would have these changes expire on October 14, 2025.
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 8:07 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Jun 10, 2025 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Aug 20, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 3 ABSENT 1 VACANT - Jun 24, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in House with 10 On Its Merits - Jun 11, 2025 · House
Assigned to Judiciary Committee in House - Jun 10, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 18 YES 3 ABSENT - May 14, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Judiciary) in Senate with 4 On Its Merits - May 1, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and Assigned to Judiciary Committee in Senate