HOUSE BILL 81

File Code: Commercial Law - Generally

Sponsored By:

Chairman, Economic Matters Committee (Departmental - Business and Economic Development)

Entitled:

Maryland Uniform Trade Secrets Act - Identification of Trade Secret During Litigation

Synopsis:

Requiring a party alleging misappropriation of a trade secret to identify the trade secret when filing the first pleading subject to any court order.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

10/26

Pre-filed

1/10

First Reading Economic Matters

1/24

Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m.

3/23

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Chairman, Econ. Matters Comm.

Departmental

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

TRADE SECRETS

UNIFORM LAWS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Commercial Law

( 11-1205 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered