Legislation

Title: Civil Actions - Lead Poisoning - Liability and Statute of Limitations (Maryland Lead Poisoning Compensation Act)
Sponsored by: Senator Carter
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Establishing that an action against the owner or manager of certain property to recover certain damages arising from injuries suffered as a result of lead poisoning may be filed at any time; establishing strict liability for the owner or manager of a property with lead-based paint hazards resulting in lead poisoning of another; establishing that limitations on certain damages awarded to a prevailing plaintiff do not apply to a claim under the Act; etc.

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Original:: Judicial Proceedings Click to view Recorded Media

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Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): October 1, 2024

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/02/2024 Legislative Date 2/02/2024 Action First Reading Judicial Proceedings Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/07/2024 Legislative Date 2/07/2024 Action Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Civil Actions - Lead Poisoning - Liability and Statute of Limitations (Maryland Lead Poisoning Compensation Act) Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/02/2024	2/02/2024	First Reading Judicial Proceedings
Senate	2/07/2024	2/07/2024	Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m.
			Text - First - Civil Actions - Lead Poisoning - Liability and Statute of Limitations (Maryland Lead Poisoning Compensation Act)

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