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Senate committee backs bill to impose treble damages for repeat dog attacks on livestock
JUDICIARY COMMITTEE - SENATE
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Summary
Senate Bill 342 would let livestock owners recover treble damages when they show a dog repeatedly killed or harassed livestock; sponsors argued the remedy deters repeat offenders while opponents suggested attorney‑fee recovery or clearer venue language.
Senator Alan Clark presented Senate Bill 342 to the Judiciary Committee, saying the bill responds to repeated incidents in rural areas where dogs kill livestock and owners have limited local remedies. The bill allows owners who can prove a dog is responsible to recover three times the animal’s value in civil court,…
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