The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding dog bites by adding a requirement for dog owners or caretakers to provide their contact information to individuals who are bitten by their dog in public or lawful private spaces. This new provision is aimed at ensuring that victims of dog bites can easily obtain the necessary information for potential legal recourse. The specific insertion states that "a person who owns or is responsible for the care of a dog that bites a person... shall provide the owner's contact information to the person who suffered the dog bite."

Additionally, the bill makes several technical changes to the existing law, including the reorganization of subsections and the removal of outdated language. For instance, the current law's provisions regarding the breed of the dog and the liability of governmental agencies using dogs in military or police work are restructured, with some sections being deleted and others renumbered. Overall, the bill aims to clarify responsibilities and improve the legal framework surrounding dog bite incidents.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-1025
Senate Engrossed Version: 11-1025
Chaptered Version: 11-1025