1997 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 41

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Senator Trotter
Entitled:
Drug Dealer Liability Act

Synopsis:

Making persons who distribute or dispense a controlled dangerous substance liable in a civil action for damages; authorizing tenants to bring an action under the Act and recover specified damages; making law enforcement officers and persons who act at the direction of or in cooperation with law enforcement officers in an official investigation immune from civil liability; etc.

Legislative History

Senate Action
11/13
Pre-filed
1/8
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
2/5
Hearing 3/5 at 1:00 p.m.
3/12
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
CONTROLLED DANGEROUS SUBSTANCES -see also- DRUGS
DAMAGES
DRUGS -see also-CONTROLLED DANG.SUBST.;DRUNK & DRUGGED DRIVG
LANDLORD AND TENANT -see also- EVICTION; LEASES AND RENT
LAW ENFORCEMENT -see also- STATE POLICE, DEPT. OF
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 3-1401 , 3-1402 , 3-1403 , 3-1404 )

Documents:

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