The proposed bill, if enacted, 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 dogs in public or lawful private places. This new provision is aimed at ensuring that victims of dog bites can easily obtain the necessary information for potential legal recourse or medical follow-up. 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makes several technical changes to the existing law, including the reorganization of subsections and the removal of outdated language. Notably, it deletes certain subsections that previously outlined conditions under which governmental agencies using dogs in military or police work could be exempt from liability for dog bites. The bill retains the existing provisions regarding the consideration of a dog's breed in legal determinations of aggression or viciousness, while updating the structure of the statute to improve clarity and enforceability.

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