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HB1099

Original
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Opposite
Chamber
1st
Reading
Referral
to Cmte
2nd
Reading
3rd
Reading
Review in
Original Chamber
Passed Both
Chambers
Conf. Cmte
(if necessary)
To Governor
Title
Civil Actions - Punitive Damage Awards - Surcharge
Sponsored by
Delegates Clippinger and Barnes
Status
In the House - First Reading Judiciary
Analysis
Synopsis
Providing that punitive damages may be awarded in a civil action only if the plaintiff proves by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with gross negligence; requiring the State Court Administrator to assess a certain surcharge on a defendant against whom a judgement for punitive damages is entered; requiring the Administrator to deposit money collected from the surcharge into the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund; etc.
Committees
Original:
Judiciary
Details
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2025
History
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/05/2025
Legislative Date
2/05/2025
Action
First Reading Judiciary
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/05/2025 2/05/2025 First Reading Judiciary
File Code
Subjects
Statutes
Last Updated: 2/5/2025 12:16 AM
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