General Provisions - Damages or Losses - Definition
Sponsor: Vaughn Stewart (District 19)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 884 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Defining 'damages' or 'losses' in statutory causes of action to protect civil rights or consumer rights and providing that 'damages' or 'losses' includes reasonable nominal damages.
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Testimony (7)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 1UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Smith, Jonathan | Attorney General of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Steinwedel, William | Maryland Legal Aid Bureau | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sovern, Jeff | University of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Stewart, Delegate Stewartlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Stewart, Vaughn | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | mcavoy, vince | Individual | Position only |
| INFO | Katana, Shaolilobbyist | MD State Bar Assn | Written (PDF) |