MD SB474 | 2026 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous SB584
Status
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Introduced on February 2 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-04 - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 2 2026 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2026-02-04 - Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Repealing certain limitations on noneconomic damages in civil actions for personal injury or wrongful death; and applying the Act prospectively.
Title
Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Same As/Similar To
HB476 (Crossfiled) 2026-03-21 - Referred to interim study by Judiciary
SB584 (Carry Over) 2025-01-30 - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
SB584 (Carry Over) 2025-01-30 - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 11 | 108 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0474?ys=2026RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0474f.pdf |
