2007 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1130

File Code: Transportation - Generally
Sponsored By:
Chair, Judiciary Committee (By Request - Departmental - Transportation)
Entitled:
Maryland Transit Administration - Limits of Liability

Synopsis:

Limiting the liability of the Maryland Transit Administration in a tort action to $1,000,000 to a single claimant for injuries arising from a single incident or occurrence; and providing that the Act shall apply prospectively to actions arising from incidents occurring on or after October 1, 2007.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action
2/16
First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
2/26
Re-referred Judiciary
2/27
Hearing 3/14 at 1:00 p.m.
3/23
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Judiciary Committee, Chair
Departmental
Transportation, Department of

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Administrative Agencies -see also- Electronic Government
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Liability -see also- Good Samaritan
Mass Transit -see also- Buses; Railroads
Torts -see also- Libel and Slander; Med Malp; Wrongful Death

Bill affects the following Statute:

Transportation
( 7-702 )

Documents:

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