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Title
Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Damages (Buddy's Law)
Sponsored by
Delegate Kipke
Status
In the House - Withdrawn by Sponsor
Analysis
Fiscal and Policy Note
Synopsis
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.
Committee Testimony
Details
Cross-filed with: SB0815
Bill File Type: Regular
Effective Date(s): October 1, 2022
Legislation History
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/11/2022
Legislative Date
2/11/2022
Action
First Reading Judiciary
Proceedings
Chamber
House
Calendar Date
2/14/2022
Legislative Date
2/14/2022
Action
Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Proceedings
Chamber
Calendar Date
Legislative Date
Action
Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary
Proceedings
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Chamber
House
Calendar Date
3/17/2022
Legislative Date
3/17/2022
Action
Withdrawn by Sponsor
Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Proceedings
House 2/11/2022 2/11/2022 First Reading Judiciary
House 2/14/2022 2/14/2022 Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m.
Text - First - Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Damages (Buddy's Law)
Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary Click to view Recorded Media
House 3/17/2022 3/17/2022 Withdrawn by Sponsor
Last Updated: 7/8/2022 2:41 PM
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