Bill Mandates Insurance For Dog Owners

Thursday, April 22nd, 2004 Legislation & Regulation Liability

New York State Assemblyman Peter M. Rivera has proposed requiring all dog owners in the state to carry liability insurance for their pets. He has nicknamed his bill "Elijah's Law" for a 3-year-old boy, Elijah Torres, who was seriously injured in an attack by a Rottweiler in the Bronx In October 2003. The proposal would permit legal action by victims of dog attacks while requiring all dog owners to meet insurance and licensing requirements. Among the bill's features: • The Department of Insurance and Department of Agriculture and Markets would be required to work with insurers on creating canine liability insurance. Premium would be based on the breed of the canine and data of known dangers of the canine.

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