SENATE BILL 3

File Code: Civil Actions and Procedures Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 94

Sponsored By:

Senator Colburn

Entitled:

Dorchester County - Local Government Tort Claims Act - Inclusion of Specified Nonprofit Entity

Synopsis:

Altering the definition of a "local government" under the Local Government Tort Claims Act to include a specified nonprofit corporation serving as the local public transportation authority for Dorchester County; and providing that a specified notice requirement does not apply to specified actions against the nonprofit corporation in Dorchester County or its employees.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

Senate Action

11/4

Pre-filed

1/13

First Reading Judicial Proceedings

1/14

Hearing 1/20 at 1:00 p.m.

2/7

Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

House Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims

Dorchester County

Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Nonprofit Organizations

Notices

Sovereign Immunity

Torts -see also- Libel and Slander; Med Malp; Wrongful Death

Transportation -see also- Aircraft; Airports; Boats; etc

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 5-301 , 5-304 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

Senate

Judicial Proceedings