HB 593-FN (2025): relative to loss of consortium involving pets.
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HB 593-FN (2025)
relative to loss of consortium involving pets.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Judiciary
- Subject: Civil Actions
The Story
It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the House Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 12, 2025, with 57 people signed in online: 16 in support and 41 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 12, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 11–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2025 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Ellen Read (D - Rock 10) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Tim Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Jodi Newell (D - Ches 4)
- Rep. Diane Kelley (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Paige Beauchemin (D - Hills 3)
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Rep. Peter Bixby (D - Straf 13)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 12, 2025, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- February 12, 2025, 1:45 PM: public hearing, House Judiciary, LOB 206-208
- March 6, 2025: consent calendar, House
Votes
- March 6, 2025, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 9, 2025: Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Judiciary
- February 12, 2025: Public Hearing: 02/12/2025 01:45 pm LOB 206-208
- February 12, 2025: Executive Session: 02/12/2025 10:00 am LOB 206-208
- February 12, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/12/2025 (Vote 11-0; CC)
- March 6, 2025: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/06/2025