2005 Senate Bill 782

Penalties for owner fleeing dog bite incident

Introduced in the Senate

Sept. 29, 2005

Introduced by Sen. Gerald Van Woerkom (R-34)

To prohibit and establish penalties for dog owners fleeing the scene of dog bite incident, or failing to provide assistance to bitten individual. The bill would require the dog owner to give his name and address to the bitten person, and to assist the bitten person, or if assistance is refused, to contact the local police or an emergency service provider. Violators would be subject to up to 90 days in jail and a $100 fine.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary