Bill
Bill > S0113
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Introduced
03/09/2021
03/09/2021
In Committee
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
Crossed Over
02/03/2022
02/03/2022
Passed
04/13/2022
04/13/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2022
04/21/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Session
Bill Summary
This bill proposes to establish a cause of action for the remedy of medical monitoring for a person who is exposed to a proven toxic substance. In addition, the bill would provide that a person is liable for abating a release or threatened release of hazardous material and the costs of investigation, removal, and remedial actions incurred by the State if the person manufactured a hazardous material for commercial sale and knew or should have known that the material presented a threat of harm to human health or the natural environment.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to establish a cause of action for medical monitoring for individuals who have been exposed to a proven toxic substance as a result of the tortious conduct of the owner or operator of a large facility. The bill defines key terms such as "proven toxic substance" and "medical monitoring," and outlines the specific criteria that must be met for a person to have a valid claim. Additionally, the bill amends existing law to make the manufacturer of a hazardous material liable for the costs of investigating, removing, and remediating the release of that material if the manufacturer knew or should have known that the material presented a threat of harm. The bill also specifies that the liability provision applies retroactively to past releases of hazardous materials.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Message, signed by Governor April 21, 2022 (on 04/21/2022)
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