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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 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 repeals existing limitations on "noneconomic damages," which refer to non-monetary losses like pain and suffering, inconvenience, loss of companionship, and mental anguish in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. Previously, these damages were capped at specific amounts, with annual increases, and special rules applied to wrongful death cases with multiple claimants. The bill also specifies that these changes will only apply to causes of action that arise on or after the bill's effective date of October 1, 2026, meaning it will not affect any lawsuits filed for incidents that occurred before that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Natalie Ziegler (D)*,
Regina Boyce (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Linda Foley (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/4/2026 ) (on 03/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0476?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0476f.pdf |
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