HB1378: Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse
Legislative Summary
Altering certain provisions relating to the award of noneconomic damages to a claimant in an action for child sexual abuse; altering certain provisions relating to the liability of the State under the Maryland Tort Claims Act and of a local government under the Local Government Tort Claims Act for certain claims of child sexual abuse; and requiring the Maryland Judiciary to report to the General Assembly by January 31, 2027, and each year thereafter, on the amount of each award and a summary of the sexual abuse claims related to the award.
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Bill History
Amendments
Favorable with Amendments 803223/1
Favorable with Amendments 803223/1
Floor Amendment 903920/1 (Chair, Judiciary Committee) Adopted
Floor Amendment 903920/1 (Chair, Judiciary Committee) Adopted
Favorable with Amendments 853229/1 Adopted
Favorable with Amendments 853229/1 Adopted
Roll Call Votes
Status Information
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