MD SB551 | 2020 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB670
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-30 - Hearing 2/18 at 12:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-30 - Hearing 2/18 at 12:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Increasing from $15,000 to $30,000 the maximum amount in controversy in a civil action in which a party may not demand a jury trial; providing for the construction and application of the Act; and making the Act contingent on the passage and ratification of a certain constitutional amendment.
Title
Courts - Civil Jury Trials - Amount in Controversy
Sponsors
| Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher [D] | Sen. Michael Hough [R] | Sen. Susan Lee [D] | Sen. Thomas Miller [D] |
| Sen. Justin Ready [R] | Sen. William Smith [D] | Sen. Chris West [R] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-30 | Senate | Hearing 2/18 at 12:00 p.m. |
| 2020-01-30 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
SB551 (Carry Over) 2020-01-30 - Hearing 2/18 at 12:00 p.m.
HB727 (Crossfiled) 2020-02-03 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
HB727 (Crossfiled) 2020-02-03 - Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 4 | 402 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0551?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/sb/sb0551f.pdf |
