An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in particular rights and immunities, providing for liability for wrongful death of companion animal.

Summary

The bill adds a new section to Pennsylvania law that lets owners of companion animals bring a civil lawsuit if their animal is killed or seriously injured by someone else's intentional, reckless, or negligent conduct. It provides for compensation for the animal's market value, loss of companionship, and possible punitive damages. The measure aims to give pet owners a legal remedy similar to those available for human wrongful‑death claims.

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