MD HB581 | 2015 | Regular Session

Status

Sponsorship: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-3)
Status: Introduced on February 12 2015 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2015-03-18 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Authorizing the Attorney General to bring a civil action for damages against a person who violates specified provisions of criminal law on behalf of a victim of the offense or a beneficiary of the victim; providing that a specified criminal conviction is not a prerequisite for maintenance of an action under the Act; providing that the Attorney General may recover specified damages under the Act; providing for the prospective application of the Act; etc.

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Title

Civil Actions - Damages for Crimes Against Vulnerable or Elderly Adults - Standing

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-03-18HouseUnfavorable Report by Judiciary
2015-03-11HouseHearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.
2015-02-12HouseFirst Reading Judiciary

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