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Legislation


1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 439

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegate Baldwin
Entitled:
Vehicle Laws - Seat Belt Use - Determination of Damages in Civil Actions

Synopsis:

Repealing the prohibition against the diminishment of recovery for damages arising out of the ownership, maintenance, or operation of a motor vehicle because of the failure of an individual to use a seat belt in violation of Maryland's seat belt law; and repealing a prohibition on making references to seat belts in civil actions involving property damage, personal injury, or death if the damage, injury, or death is not related to the design, manufacture, installation, supplying, or repair of a seat belt.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/10
First Reading Commerce and Government Matters
Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
2/17
Hearing cancelled
Re-assigned Judiciary
Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
3/15
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
DAMAGES
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED VEH; OFF-RD. VEH.; TRUCK
MOTOR VEHICLE EQUIPMENT
Bill affects the following Statute:
Transportation
( 22-412.3 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered
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