MD HB818 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-03-07 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 8 2016 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2016-03-07 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing that a land owner is liable for damages for personal injury or property damage on adjoining residential property caused by a defect in the condition of a tree on the land owner's land under specified circumstances; requiring a homeowner's insurance policy issued or renewed on or after October 1, 2016, for property located in or adjacent to a residential area to include coverage for potential liability under the Act; applying the Act prospectively; etc.
Title
Civil Actions - Liability for Personal Injury or Property Damage Caused by Tree
Sponsors
Del. Aruna Miller [D] | Del. James Tarlau [D] | Del. Jay Jalisi [D] | Sen. Clarence Lam [D] |
Del. Frank Turner [D] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2016-03-07 | House | Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn |
2016-03-02 | House | Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary) |
2016-02-08 | House | First Reading Judiciary and Economic Matters |