MD HB864 | 2016 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 48-1)
Status: Introduced on February 8 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-24 - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 8 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-02-24 - Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Providing that a person with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more in the blood or breath who causes personal injury or wrongful death while operating or attempting to operate a motor vehicle is liable for punitive damages under the Act; providing that punitive damages under the Act may not be awarded in the absence of an award of compensatory damages; etc.
Title
Aggressive Drunk Driving - Punitive Damages
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-02-24 | House | Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2016-02-08 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Subjects
Civil Actions and Procedures
Courts
Damages
Drunk and Drugged Driving
Evidence
Liability
Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving
Courts
Damages
Drunk and Drugged Driving
Evidence
Liability
Vehicle Laws - Drunk Driving
