MD HB992 | 2020 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future HB154
Note: Carry Foward to future HB965
Note: Carry Foward to future HB965
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on February 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-07 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 5 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-02-07 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Increasing from $10,000 to $25,000 the maximum amount of compensatory damages that may be awarded to an owner of a pet from a person who tortiously causes an injury to or death of the pet under certain circumstances.
Title
Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Compensatory Damages (Buddy's Law)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-07 | House | Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2020-02-05 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
HB992 (Carry Over) 2020-02-07 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
HB992 (Carry Over) 2020-02-07 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
SB997 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-04 - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
HB992 (Carry Over) 2020-02-07 - Hearing 2/26 at 1:00 p.m.
SB997 (Crossfiled) 2020-03-04 - Hearing 3/12 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 11 | 110 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0992?ys=2020RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2020RS/bills/hb/hb0992f.pdf |
