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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/08/2025
04/08/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing certain limitations on noneconomic damages in civil actions for personal injury or wrongful death; and applying the Act prospectively.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to remove the entire existing section 11-108 of the Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article, which currently sets limits on noneconomic damages in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. By deleting the entire section, the bill effectively eliminates the current statutory caps on noneconomic damages, which previously restricted compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of companionship, and other non-monetary harm to $500,000, with annual increases and specific provisions for multiple claimants in wrongful death cases. The bill is designed to apply only to future legal cases arising on or after October 1, 2025, meaning it will not retroactively affect existing or past legal claims. This change could potentially allow juries more discretion in awarding compensation for intangible losses in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, potentially increasing the potential monetary awards for plaintiffs in such cases.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Natalie Ziegler (D)*,
Regina Boyce (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Chao Wu (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (11:00:00 2/19/2025 ) (on 02/19/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0113?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0113f.pdf |
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