Overview
- The proposal was formally submitted to the State Duma on October 31 and posted in the chamber’s electronic database.
- Compensation would be capped at up to 1 million rubles for harm to life or health and up to 200,000 rubles for property damage.
- The requirement targets owners of breeds on the government’s 12-dog list, with service animals used for defense or public security excluded.
- Claim procedures would require victims to document incidents with police and medical records, with the central bank setting insurance rules, tariffs, and timelines such as a 15‑business‑day window to accept claims and five days to pay.
- Sponsors say the measure ensures faster, guaranteed payouts, while figures from United Russia and the KPRF criticized the breed-based approach, with the bill now headed to committee review.