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HB1696

To Amend The Law Regarding Animals; And To Establish Liability For Damages From A Dog Bite.

Failed

Last Action (May 1, 2023): Died in the House at Sine Die Adjournment

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AI-Generated Summary

House Bill 1696 seeks to establish statutory liability for dog owners regarding injuries caused by their animals. The bill amends the Arkansas Code to mandate that dog owners are liable for the full amount of damages if their dog bites or injures a person without provocation. This liability applies when the injured person is in a location where they have a lawful right to be. The primary intent is to provide a clear legal framework for compensation in instances of unprovoked dog bites.

Potential Impact Analysis

Who Might Benefit?

Individuals who are bitten or injured by dogs in public or private locations where they have a legal right to be would benefit from this bill. It provides these individuals with a more straightforward legal pathway to seek full compensation for their damages from the dog owner.

Who Might Suffer?

Dog owners, particularly those whose dogs might cause injury, are most directly impacted by this legislation as it creates a clear statutory basis for their financial liability. Insurance companies providing homeowners or renters insurance may also face increased claims and financial exposure as policyholders seek coverage for these potential liabilities.

Vote Records

Third Reading

April 6, 2023
Yea: 12 Nay: 8 NV: 13 Absent: 2 Failed
View individual votes (35)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Jane English Republican Senate NV
Linda Chesterfield Democrat Senate NV
Jonathan Dismang Republican Senate NV
Greg Leding Democrat Senate Yea
Missy Irvin Republican Senate Yea
Bryan King Republican Senate Yea
Kim Hammer Republican Senate Yea
Stephanie Flowers Democrat Senate Absent
Frederick Love Democrat Senate NV
Terry Rice Republican Senate Yea
Reginald Murdock Democrat Senate NV
Gary Stubblefield Republican Senate Nay
Jim Dotson Republican Senate Nay
John Payton Republican Senate NV
Alan Clark Republican Senate Yea
Ronald Caldwell Republican Senate Absent
Bart Hester Republican Senate NV
Jimmy Hickey Republican Senate Yea
Dan Sullivan Republican Senate Nay
David Wallace Republican Senate Yea
Blake Johnson Republican Senate Nay
Justin Boyd Republican Senate Yea
Clarke Tucker Democrat Senate NV
Scott Flippo Republican Senate Nay
Clint Penzo Republican Senate Yea
Mark Johnson Republican Senate NV
Ricky Hill Republican Senate Nay
Breanne Davis Republican Senate NV
Ben Gilmore Republican Senate NV
Joshua Bryant Republican Senate Nay
Matt McKee Republican Senate Nay
Jim Petty Republican Senate NV
Steve Crowell Republican Senate Yea
Tyler Dees Republican Senate NV
Matt Stone Republican Senate Yea

Third Reading

April 4, 2023
Yea: 84 Nay: 4 NV: 12 Absent: 0 Passed
View individual votes (100)
Legislator Party Chamber Vote
Fred Allen Democrat House Yea
Lane Jean Republican House Nay
Stephen Meeks Republican House Yea
Mark Perry Democrat House Yea
Jon Eubanks Republican House Yea
Matthew Shepherd Republican House NV
Jeff Wardlaw Republican House Nay
Bruce Cozart Republican House Yea
David Whitaker Democrat House NV
Deborah Ferguson Democrat House Yea
Charlene Fite Republican House Yea
Mike Holcomb Republican House NV
Stephen Magie Democrat House Yea
Mark McElroy Republican House Yea
Josh Miller Republican House Nay
Richard Womack Republican House Yea
Jack Ladyman Republican House Yea
Robin Lundstrum Republican House NV
Dwight Tosh Republican House Yea
Lanny Fite Republican House Yea
Grant Hodges Republican House Yea
Rick Beck Republican House NV
Mary Bentley Republican House NV
Les Eaves Republican House Yea
Justin Gonzales Republican House Yea
Julie Mayberry Republican House Yea
Ken Ferguson Democrat House NV
Ron Mcnair Republican House NV
Milton Nicks Democrat House Yea
Marcus Richmond Republican House NV
Vivian Flowers Democrat House Yea
Deann Vaught Republican House Yea
Karilyn Brown Republican House Yea
Sonia Eubanks Barker Republican House Yea
Frances Cavenaugh Republican House Yea
Jack Fortner Republican House Yea
Jimmie Gazaway Republican House Yea
Roger Lynch Republican House Yea
John Maddox Republican House Yea
Aaron Pilkington Republican House Yea
Johnny Rye Republican House Yea
Les Warren Republican House Yea
Danny Watson Republican House Yea
Carlton Wing Republican House Yea
Austin Mccollum Republican House Yea
Carol Dalby Republican House Yea
Steve Hollowell Republican House Yea
Brian Evans Republican House Yea
Lee Johnson Republican House Yea
Andrew Collins Democrat House Yea
Stan Berry Republican House NV
Harlan Breaux Republican House Yea
Cameron Cooper Republican House Yea
Nicole Clowney Democrat House Yea
Cindy Crawford Republican House Yea
Denise Garner Democrat House Yea
Tippi McCullough Democrat House Yea
Jay Richardson Democrat House Yea
Jamie Scott Democrat House Yea
Jim Wooten Republican House Yea
Denise Ennett Democrat House NV
Richard McGrew Republican House Yea
Joy Springer Democrat House Yea
Howard Beaty Republican House Yea
Tony Furman Republican House Yea
Kendon Underwood Republican House Yea
David Ray Republican House Yea
Mark Berry Republican House Yea
John Carr Republican House Yea
Rick McClure Republican House Yea
Keith Brooks Republican House Yea
Delia Haak Republican House Yea
Ashley Hudson Democrat House Yea
Jon Milligan Republican House Yea
RJ Hawk Republican House Yea
Wade Andrews Republican House NV
Rebecca Burkes Republican House Yea
DeAnna Hodges Republican House Yea
Hope Duke Republican House Yea
Zack Gramlich Republican House Yea
Mindy McAlindon Republican House Yea
Matt Duffield Republican House Yea
Stetson Painter Republican House Yea
Steve Unger Republican House Yea
Wayne Long Republican House Yea
Scott Richardson Republican House Yea
Brandon Achor Republican House Yea
Jeremiah Moore Republican House Yea
Joey Carr Republican House Yea
Matt Brown Republican House Yea
Shad Pearce Republican House Yea
Chad Puryear Republican House Yea
Ryan Rose Republican House Yea
Bart Schulz Republican House Yea
Trey Steimel Republican House Yea
Tara Shephard Democrat House Yea
Jeremy Wooldridge Republican House Nay
Kendra Moore Republican House Yea
Brit McKenzie Republican House Yea
Steven Walker Republican House Yea
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