1999 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 466

CHAPTER NUMBER: 639 File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures
Sponsored By:
Delegates K. Kelly and Vallario
Entitled:
Maryland Tort Claims Act - Limit on Liability

Synopsis:

Increasing the limit on liability of the State and its units for injuries of a claimant arising from an incident or occurrence.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/10
First Reading Judiciary
Hearing 2/23 at 3:00 p.m.
3/1
Favorable Report by Judiciary
3/2
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
3/4
Third Reading Passed (124-12)
4/5
Return Passed
5/27
Signed by the Governor Chapter 639
Senate Action
3/5
First Reading Judicial Proceedings
3/24
Hearing 4/1 at 1:00 p.m.
4/7
Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
4/6
Favorable Report Adopted
Second Reading Passed
4/7
Third Reading Passed (45-2)
Sponsored by:
Delegate Kevin Kelly, District 1B
Delegate Joseph F. Vallario, Jr., District 27A
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
TORTS -see also- LIBEL & SLANDER; MED MAL.; WRONGFUL DEATH
Bill affects the following Statute:
State Government
( 12-104 )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None offered
Roll Call Votes (Legislative dates are shown):
House
March 4, 1999: Third Reading Passed (124-12)
Senate
April 7, 1999: Third Reading Passed (45-2)