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)