1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 533

File Code: Tort Reform
Sponsored By:
Delegate Minnick (Baltimore County Administration)
Entitled:
Law Enforcement Officers - Immunity

Synopsis:

Making law enforcement officers immune from liability for damages arising from certain claims when acting in good faith, without malice, and in a reasonable manner or when enforcing a statute, ordinance, or regulation which is later determined by a court to be unconstitutional.

Legislative History

House Action
1/31
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/15 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Delegate Joseph J. Minnick, District 7
Baltimore County Administration
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
DAMAGES
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
SOVEREIGN IMMUNITY
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 5-326.1 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None available