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Introduced
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
In Committee
02/09/2023
02/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Personal Injury or Wrongful Death FOR the purpose of repealing certain limitations on noneconomic damages in civil actions for personal injury or wrongful death; and generally relating to noneconomic damages. BY repealing Article - Courts and Judicial Proceedings Section 11-108 Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill repeals the existing limitations on noneconomic damages in civil actions for personal injury or wrongful death in Maryland. Noneconomic damages refer to compensation for non-monetary harms such as pain, suffering, inconvenience, and loss of consortium. The bill removes the caps on these types of damages, which previously ranged from $350,000 to $500,000 (adjusted annually for inflation). The bill applies only prospectively, meaning it does not affect causes of action that arose before the effective date of October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/1/2023 ) (on 03/01/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0862?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0862f.pdf |
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