Legislation

Title: Baltimore City - Civil Actions - Liability of Toxic Substance Manufacturers
Sponsored by: Senators Carter, Ferguson, Hayes, McCray, Nathan-Pulliam, and Washington
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Establishing that the Act applies only to an action against a manufacturer of a toxic substance for damages allegedly caused by the presence of paint or surface coatings containing the toxic substance in a residential building located in Baltimore City; defining "toxic substance" as a component used in paint or other surface coatings, including lead pigment, that is harmful to human health and the environment; providing that the Act does not apply to certain actions for certain damages arising from personal injury or death; etc.

Committees

Original:: Judicial Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media

Details

Cross-filed with: HB1191

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2019

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/04/2019 Legislative Date 2/04/2019 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Baltimore City - Civil Actions - Liability of Toxic Substance Manufacturers Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2019 Legislative Date 2/06/2019 Action Hearing 2/20 at 12:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2019 Legislative Date 2/12/2019 Action Hearing canceled Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/12/2019 Legislative Date 2/12/2019 Action Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/04/2019	2/04/2019	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
			Text - First - Baltimore City - Civil Actions - Liability of Toxic Substance Manufacturers
Senate	2/06/2019	2/06/2019	Hearing 2/20 at 12:00 p.m.
Senate	2/12/2019	2/12/2019	Hearing canceled
Senate	2/12/2019	2/12/2019	Hearing 2/28 at 12:00 p.m.

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