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Utah House rejects reconsideration of dog‑liability bill after rural lawmakers warn of impacts on working dogs
Summary
The House voted down final passage of SB62, a bill extending the window for dog‑bite claims, after representatives from rural districts warned a longer look‑back could expose livestock owners and working‑dog handlers to undue litigation; the motion failed 15‑16.
The Utah House of Representatives rejected final passage of Senate Bill 62, which would have extended the period for dog‑related liability claims from three to four years, after a floor reconsideration and debate on Feb. 14.
Representative Ron Hawkins moved to reconsider the bill, saying he feared the change “opens the door for a lot of litigation…
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