Civil Actions – Injury to or Death of Pet – Damages
Sponsor: Justin Ready (District 5)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Hearing 2/29 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Repealing the cap of up to $10,000 on the compensatory damages for which a person who tortiously causes an injury to or death of a pet is liable.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 5FavorableUNF 3Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | MacAlister, James | Maryland Association for Justice (MAJ) | Oral |
| FAV | Fullerton, Kimberly | Maryland State Bar Association - Animal Law Section | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ready, Justin | Maryland State Senate | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Sturla, Susan | SB 868 | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Ready, Senator Readylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Breen, Loren | APG | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Overturf, Mattlobbyist | NAMIC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Egan, Nancylobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |