Legislation - SB0993

Title: Workers' Compensation - Exemption From Exclusivity of Remedy - Action for Wrongful Death by Nondependent Child
Sponsored by: Senator Jackson
Status: In the Senate - First Reading Senate Rules
Analysis

Synopsis

Prohibiting the Maryland Workers' Compensation Act from being construed to prohibit a child of a covered employee who is determined not to be a dependent of the covered employee from filing an action for damages related to the wrongful death of the covered employee; and applying the Act prospectively.

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Original:: Rules

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0366

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/19/2026 Legislative Date 2/19/2026 Action First Reading Senate Rules Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Workers' Compensation - Exemption From Exclusivity of Remedy - Action for Wrongful Death by Nondependent Child Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	2/19/2026	2/19/2026	First Reading Senate Rules
			Text - First - Workers' Compensation - Exemption From Exclusivity of Remedy - Action for Wrongful Death by Nondependent Child

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