SENATE BILL 660

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Prior Year Introduction As: HB 1394/06 - JUD Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 746

Sponsored By:

Senator McFadden

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 and Calendar Date

Senate Action

2/2

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

2/7

Hearing 3/1 at 1:00 p.m.

2/14

Hearing cancelled

Hearing 3/6 at 1:00 p.m.

House Action

No Action

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 Resrce; 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 and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered