MD HB928 | 2010 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-1)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-04-12 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 12 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-04-12 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing a finder of fact to determine that a person with a specified alcohol concentration in the blood or breath of the person who causes personal injury or wrongful death while driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle was acting with malice and award punitive damages under specified circumstances; etc.
Title
Punitive Damages - High-Risk Drunk Drivers
Sponsors
Del. Ben Barnes [D] | Del. Todd Schuler [D] | Del. Luiz Simmons [D] | Del. Michael Smigiel [R] |
Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2010-04-12 | Unfavorable Report by Judiciary Withdrawn | |
2010-02-12 | Hearing 3/3 at 1:00 p.m. | |
2010-02-12 | First Reading Judiciary |
Subjects
Accidents
Chemical Tests
Civil Actions
Damages
Drivers` Licenses
Drunk and Drugged Driving
Evidence
Homicide
Motor Vehicle Insurance
Motor Vehicles
Wrongful Death
Chemical Tests
Civil Actions
Damages
Drivers` Licenses
Drunk and Drugged Driving
Evidence
Homicide
Motor Vehicle Insurance
Motor Vehicles
Wrongful Death
Maryland State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Search/Legislation?target=/2010rs/billfile/HB0928.htm |
Text | http://mlis.state.md.us/2010rs/bills/hb/hb0928f.pdf |