Arizona 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session Status: Passed Senate 1 R cosponsors

SB 1199 — veterinarian malpractice actions; damages

Last action — House Second Reading

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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

30 added · 12 removed

Plain-language change summary

In the updated version of Senate Bill 1199, the definition of eligible damages in veterinarian malpractice cases has changed significantly. Now, pet owners can claim the fair market value and reasonable veterinary expenses for any "domestic animal," including various types of pets beyond just dogs and cats. Additionally, the previous provision allowing for compensation for loss of companionship has been removed. This change expands the potential compensation for pet owners but also limits the types of damages they can seek, which is important for how these cases will be handled in court.

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Fifty-sixth Legislature Natural Resources, Energy and Water Second Regular Session S.B.
Senate Engrossed veterinarian malpractice actions;
1199 PROPOSED SENATE AMENDMENTS TO S.B.
damages State of Arizona Senate Fifty-sixth Legislature Second Regular Session SENATE BILL 1199 AN ACT AMENDING TITLE 32, CHAPTER 21, ARTICLE 3, ARIZONA REVISED STATUTES, BY ADDING SECTION 32-2240.04;
1199 (Reference to printed bill) Page 1, strike line 11 Amend title to conform THOMAS "T.J." SHOPE 1199SHOPE.docx 02/13/2024 09:32 AM C:
RELATING TO VETERINARIANS.
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1199 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:
Section 1.
Title 32, chapter 21, article 3, Arizona Revised Statutes, is amended by adding section 32-2240.04, to read:
32-2240.04.
Malpractice action;
damages;
definition A.
NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, IF A PERSON PREVAILS IN A MALPRACTICE ACTION AGAINST A VETERINARIAN, THE PERSON MAY RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING REASONABLE DAMAGES FOR THE DEATH OF THE PERSON'S DOMESTIC ANIMAL:
1.
THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL.
2.
THE COST OF ALL REASONABLE AND NECESSARY VETERINARY MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL RESULTING FROM THE MALPRACTICE ACTIVITY.
B.
FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "DOMESTIC ANIMAL" MEANS A MAMMAL, BIRD, REPTILE OR AMPHIBIAN THAT IS NOT REGULATED BY TITLE 3 AND THAT IS KEPT PRIMARILY AS A PET OR COMPANION OR THAT IS BRED TO BE A PET OR COMPANION.
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The bill establishes specific damages that can be awarded in malpractice actions against veterinarians for the death of domestic animals.

  • 32-2240.04

    32-2240.04. Malpractice action; damages; definition A. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER LAW, IF A PERSON PREVAILS IN A MALPRACTICE ACTION AGAINST A VETERINARIAN, THE PERSON MAY RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING REASONABLE DAMAGES FOR THE DEATH OF THE PERSON'S DOMESTIC ANIMAL: 1. THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL. 2. THE COST OF ALL REASONABLE AND NECESSARY VETERINARY MEDICAL EXPENSES FOR THE DOMESTIC ANIMAL RESULTING FROM THE MALPRACTICE ACTIVITY. B. FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SECTION, "DOMESTIC ANIMAL" MEANS A MAMMAL, BIRD, REPTILE OR AMPHIBIAN THAT IS NOT REGULATED BY TITLE 3 AND THAT IS KEPT PRIMARILY AS A PET OR COMPANION OR THAT IS BRED TO BE A PET OR COMPANION.

    The bill adds a new section that specifies damages recoverable in veterinarian malpractice cases.

Action History

  1. House Second Reading

  2. Transmit to House

  3. House First Reading.

  4. PASSED

  5. DPA

  6. DPA

  7. Senate Second Reading

  8. Senate First Reading

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 91 not signed on · 6 voted No

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (91)

91 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Passed

Passed 22 Yea · 6 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 9002
Unaffiliated 6200
Republican 7400
Total 22602
% of votes cast 73%20%0%7%
How each member voted (30)
Member Party Vote
Anna Hernandez — Yea
Anthony Kern — Nay
Christine Marsh — Yea
Juan Mendez — Yea
Justine Wadsack — Nay
Ken Bennett — Yea
Sine Kerr — Yea
Sonny Borrelli — Yea
Brian Fernandez Democrat Yea
Catherine Miranda Democrat Yea
Denise “Mitzi” Epstein Democrat Yea
Eva Burch Democrat Yea
Eva Diaz Democrat Not Voting
Flavio Bravo Democrat Yea
Lela Alston Democrat Yea
Priya Sundareshan Democrat Yea
Rosanna Gabaldón Democrat Yea
Sally Ann Gonzales Democrat Not Voting
Theresa Hatathlie Democrat Yea
David C. Farnsworth Republican Nay
David Gowan Republican Yea
Frank Carroll Republican Yea
J.D. Mesnard Republican Yea
Jake Hoffman Republican Nay
Janae Shamp Republican Nay
John Kavanagh Republican Yea
Shawnna Bolick Republican Yea
Thomas "T.J." Shope Republican Yea
Warren Petersen Republican Nay
Wendy Rogers Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 1199?
SB 1199 is sponsored by John Kavanagh (Republican) and Amish Shah.
What is the current status of SB 1199?
This bill died with 56th Legislature - Second Regular Session. It reached “Passed Senate” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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