HOUSE BILL 1065

Sponsored By:

Delegate Pitkin

Entitled:

Products Liability - Tobacco Products

Synopsis:

Removing any statutory or common law immunity from or categorical defense, including assumption of risk and contributory negligence, to a specified cause of action arising from the promotion, manufacture, marketing, sale, or consumption of or exposure to tobacco products; providing for the application of the Act; and making the provisions of the Act severable.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/13

First Reading Judiciary

2/18

Hearing 3/12 at 2:00 p.m.

3/28

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CIGARETTES -see also- SMOKING

CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- ADVTG.; LABELING; WARRANTIES.

LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN

NEGLIGENCE

SMOKING -see also- CIGARETTES

TOBACCO

Bill affects the following Statute:

Courts and Judicial Proceedings

( 3-1501 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered