General Provisions - Damages or Losses - Definition
Sponsor: Charles E. Sydnor, III (District 44)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 883 (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 (5)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Steinwedel, William | Maryland Legal Aid Bureau | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sydnor III, Charles E. | Senator Charles E. Sydnor III | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sovern, Jeff | University of Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Sydnor, Senator Sydnorlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| INFO | Katana, Shaolilobbyist | Maryland State Bar Association | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
INFOKatana, ShaoliMaryland State Bar AssociationRegistered for: Maryland State Bar Association, Inc.