Maryland Tort Claims Act - Sheriffs and Deputy Sheriffs - County Responsibility
Sponsor: Chris West (District 42)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: State Government - Regulations and ProceduresStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 610 (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Clarifying that a county is responsible for a certain tort claim against a sheriff or deputy sheriff under the Maryland Tort Claims Act; clarifying that, for certain tort claims against a sheriff or deputy sheriff, the State is the proper defendant; and specifying that it is the intent of the General Assembly that the Office of the Attorney General and the State Treasurer work with certain entities when disputes arise regarding the allocation of responsibility for tort claims under the law.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 7FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Popkin, Darren | Chief of Police Assoc, Sheriffs' Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | LEVINE, Jason | LOCAL GOVERNMENT INSURANCE TRUST | Oral |
| FAV | Sample, Sarah | Maryland Association of Counties | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hance, Earl | President, Calvert County Board of Commissioners | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | West, Christopher | Senator Chris West | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Benhoff, Jean | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Lustila, Kirstin | Office of the Attorney General | Oral + Written (PDF) |