Nevada 2019 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

AB 165 — Revises provisions relating to civil liability for causing the injury or death of certain pets. (BDR 3-126)

Last action — (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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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Summary

AN ACT relating to civil liability; revising provisions relating to civil liability for causing the injury or death of certain pets; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends existing law to allow for noneconomic damages in cases of injury or death of certain pets, removes the $5,000 cap on total damages, and broadens the scope of who can be held liable.

  • NRS 41.740

    noneconomic damages → damages for mental anguish, emotional distress or loss of companionship

    This change allows pet owners to claim noneconomic damages for emotional suffering caused by the injury or death of their pet.

  • NRS 41.740

    must not exceed $5,000 for each pet.

    This deletion removes the cap on the total amount of damages that can be awarded for the injury or death of a pet.

  • NRS 41.740

    natural

    This change broadens the definition of who can be liable by removing the specification of 'natural' persons.

  • NRS 41.740

    [4] → 3

    This renumbers the remaining subsections of the statute to reflect the changes made.

  • NRS 41.740

    and noneconomic damages

    This removal clarifies that punitive damages may still not be awarded, but allows for noneconomic damages.

Action History

  1. (Pursuant to Joint Standing Rule No. 14.3.1, no further action allowed.)

  2. From printer. To committee.

  3. Read first time. Referred to Committee on Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Mining. To printer.

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4 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 63 not signed on

Sponsors (4)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (63)

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 165 do?
AN ACT relating to civil liability; revising provisions relating to civil liability for causing the injury or death of certain pets; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
Who sponsors AB 165?
AB 165 is sponsored by Jauregui, Sandra (Democratic), Yeager, Steve (Democratic), Heidi Swank, and Peters, Sarah.
What is the current status of AB 165?
This bill died with 2019 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” 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.
Where can I track AB 165?
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