1996 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 662

File Code: Public Health
Sponsored By:
Senator Frosh
Entitled:
Maryland Medical Assistance Program - Recovery of Benefits - Tobacco-Related Illnesses

Synopsis:

Establishing certain provisions to be used in determining liability and the amount of recovery in a subrogation action brought by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene against certain tobacco product manufacturers and other persons to seek reimbursement of certain medical expenses incurred by the Maryland Medical Assistance Program under certain circumstances; establishing strict liability against manufacturers of cigarettes and other tobacco products under the Act; etc.

Legislative History

Senate Action
2/2
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/7
Hearing 3/7 at 1:00 p.m.
2/8
Hearing cancelled
Hearing 3/5 at 1:00 p.m.
2/15
Hearing cancelled
3/6
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Withdrawn
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIGARETTES -see also- SMOKING
DAMAGES
HEALTH -see also- MENTAL HEALTH
HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE, DEPARTMENT OF
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
TOBACCO
Bill affects the following Statute:
Health - General
( 15-120.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Not available at this time

Amendments: None available