The proposed bill would amend section 11-1025 of the Arizona Revised Statutes by introducing new requirements for dog owners. Specifically, it mandates that a person who owns or is responsible for a dog that bites someone in a public place or lawfully on private property must provide their contact information to the victim. This addition aims to enhance accountability and facilitate communication between dog owners and bite victims.

Additionally, the bill makes several modifications to existing legal language. It removes references to the breed of the dog in legal determinations regarding aggression or liability, and it clarifies the conditions under which governmental agencies are exempt from liability for dog bites occurring during military or police work. The bill specifies that this exemption does not apply if the bite victim was not involved in the provoking act that led to the dog's use. Furthermore, it requires that governmental agencies have a written policy regarding the appropriate use of dogs in such contexts.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 11-1025