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Introduced
01/24/2024
01/24/2024
In Committee
03/19/2024
03/19/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
Dead
04/08/2024
04/08/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Altering certain limitations on noneconomic damages in civil actions for personal injury or wrongful death; and applying the Act only to causes of action arising after October 1, 2024.
AI Summary
This bill alters the limitations on noneconomic damages in civil actions for personal injury or wrongful death in Maryland. It increases the cap on noneconomic damages from $500,000 to $1,750,000 for causes of action arising on or after October 1, 2024, with the cap increasing by $20,000 each year thereafter. The bill applies only prospectively and does not affect causes of action arising before its effective date of October 1, 2024.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Jeff Waldstreicher (D)*,
Nick Charles (D),
Ariana Kelly (D),
Anthony Muse (D),
Jim Rosapepe (D),
Will Smith (D),
Last Action
Hearing 3/27 at 2:30 p.m. (on 03/27/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0538?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0538t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 943425/1 | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0008/sb0538_94342501.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/sb0538_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/sb/sb0538f.pdf |
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