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Establishing that a person who tortiously causes an injury to or death of a pet may be liable to the owner of the pet for noneconomic damages; and establishing an exception to the cap on compensatory and noneconomic damages for a tortfeasor who acted with gross negligence, intent, or malice or in violation of the Maryland Declaration of Rights.

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Cross-filed with: HB1375

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2022

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Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/07/2022 Legislative Date 2/07/2022 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/09/2022 Legislative Date 2/09/2022 Action Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Damages Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/07/2022	2/07/2022	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Senate	2/09/2022	2/09/2022	Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - First - Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Damages

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