2001 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 48

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 467
Sponsored By:
Delegate Boutin
Entitled:
Evidence - Civil Actions - Benevolent Gestures

Synopsis:

Providing that specified benevolent gestures made to an individual involved in an accident or to a family member of the individual are inadmissible as evidence of an admission of liability in a civil action.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
08/8
Pre-filed
1/10
First Reading Judiciary
1/11
Hearing 1/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/5
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
ACCIDENTS
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
EVIDENCE
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
Bill affects the following Statute:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 10-920 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)
Amendments: None offered