MD HB456 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 26-1)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-27 - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 20 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-27 - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Establishing a certain statute of limitations in certain civil actions relating to child nonsexual abuse and neglect; establishing a limitation of $1,500,000 on noneconomic damages that may be awarded under the Act; providing that a certain party may appeal an interlocutory order under certain circumstances; applying the Act prospectively and retroactively to certain actions barred by a certain statute of limitations; etc.
Title
Civil Actions - Child Nonsexual Abuse and Neglect - Damages and Statute of Limitations
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-27 | House | Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2025-01-20 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Subjects
Child Abuse and Neglect
Civil Actions
Civil Actions and Procedures
Damages
Health
Insurance
Liability
Mental and Behavioral Health
Minors
Sovereign Immunity
Statutes of Limitation
Torts
Civil Actions
Civil Actions and Procedures
Damages
Health
Insurance
Liability
Mental and Behavioral Health
Minors
Sovereign Immunity
Statutes of Limitation
Torts
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 12 | 303 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 5 | 117.1 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 5 | 303 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Courts and Judicial Proceedings | 5 | 518 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Education | 4 | 105 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 12 | 104 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0456?ys=2025RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0456f.pdf |
