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Action: 2016-03-07 - Unfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn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]

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.

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Title

Civil Actions - Liability for Personal Injury or Property Damage Caused by Tree

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-03-07HouseUnfavorable Report by Judiciary; Withdrawn
2016-03-02HouseHearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Judiciary)
2016-02-08HouseFirst Reading Judiciary and Economic Matters

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