MD SB483 | 2011 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on February 4 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-03-21 - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 4 2011 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2011-03-21 - Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Authorizing a finder of fact to determine that a person with a specified alcohol concentration in the blood or breath who causes personal injury or wrongful death while driving or attempting to drive a motor vehicle was acting with malice, and to award punitive damages under specified circumstances; etc.
Title
Punitive Damages - High-Risk Drunk Drivers
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-21 | Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings | |
| 2011-02-09 | Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. | |
| 2011-02-04 | First Reading Judicial Proceedings |
Subjects
Accidents
Chemical Tests
Civil Actions
Damages
Drivers' Licenses
Drunk and Drugged Driving
Evidence
Motor Vehicle Insurance
Motor Vehicles
Wrongful Death
Chemical Tests
Civil Actions
Damages
Drivers' Licenses
Drunk and Drugged Driving
Evidence
Motor Vehicle Insurance
Motor Vehicles
Wrongful Death
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Search/Legislation?target=/2011rs/billfile/SB0483.htm |
| Text | http://mlis.state.md.us/2011rs/bills/sb/sb0483f.pdf |
