2006 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1394

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Prior Year Introduction As: HB 1079/00 - JUD
Sponsored By:
Delegates Carter, Oaks, C. Davis, Gutierrez, McIntosh, and Pugh
Entitled:
Lead-Based Paint Damages - Reimbursement by Manufacturer - Market Share Liability

Synopsis:

Requiring a manufacturer of lead-based paint to reimburse specified persons for damages caused by lead-based paint; establishing the types of damages for which specified manufacturers of lead-based paint are required to pay reimbursement; providing that specified manufacturers of lead-based paint may be held liable under any legally recognized theory of liability including a market share theory of liability; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/10
First Reading Judiciary
2/17
Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Jill P. Carter, District 41
Delegate Clarence Davis, District 45
Delegate Ana Sol Gutierrez, District 18
Delegate Maggie McIntosh, District 43
Delegate Nathaniel T. Oaks, District 41
Delegate Catherine E. Pugh, District 40

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
COMMERCE AND BUSINESS -see also- DEALERS; TRADERS; etc
DAMAGES
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS -see also- CONSERV; NAT RSRCES; POLLUT
HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.
HOUSING -see also- APARTMENTS; CONDOMINIUMS; MOBILE HOMES
INDUSTRY AND TECHNOLOGY
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
PUBLIC BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES -see also- STADIUMS; ST HSE.

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 3-1701 , 3-1702 , 3-1703 )

Documents:

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