Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Damages
Sponsor: Senator LeeCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing that a person who tortiously causes an injury to or death of a pet may be liable to the owner of the pet for noneconomic damages; and establishing an exception to the cap on compensatory and noneconomic damages for a tortfeasor who acted with gross negligence, intent, or malice or in violation of the Maryland Declaration of Rights.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 12Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Fullerton, Kimberly | Maryland State Bar Association - Animal Law Section | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lee, Susan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Lee, Senator Leelegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Hall, Charleslobbyist | American Kennel Club | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | McClure, Kent | American Veterinary Medical Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Young, Scott | Animal Policy Group | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Popham, Brysonlobbyist | Bryson F. Popham, P.A. | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Weintraub, Jasonlobbyist | Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (MTHA) | Oral |
| UNF | Brooks, Dr. John | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Oral |
| UNF | Francis, Marisa | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Krueger, Dr. Jennifer | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Oral |
| UNF | Silcox, Dr. Robert | Maryland Veterinary Medical Association | Oral |
| UNF | Fisher, James | Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Goldberg, Philip | Shook Hardy & Bacon, LLP | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Egan, Nancylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
American Kennel ClubUNF 1
Animal Policy GroupUNF 1
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFPopham, BrysonBryson F. Popham, P.A.Registered for: Agency Insurance Company of Maryland; Agency Services, Inc.; Army Alliance; Bryson F. Popham P.A.; Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Baltimore (BOMA); CVS Health…
UNFWeintraub, JasonMaryland Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (MTHA)Registered for: AFSCME Council 3; Albertsons Companies, Inc.; American Property Casualty Insurance Association; COPT Defense Properties; CVS Health; CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield…