Civil Actions - Lead Poisoning - Liability and Statute of Limitations (Maryland Lead Poisoning Compensation Act)
Sponsor: Senator CarterCommittee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Civil Actions and ProceduresStatus: Hearing 3/07 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing that an action against the owner or manager of certain property to recover certain damages arising from injuries suffered as a result of lead poisoning may be filed at any time; establishing strict liability for the owner or manager of a property with lead-based paint hazards resulting in lead poisoning of another; establishing that limitations on certain damages awarded to a prevailing plaintiff do not apply to a claim under the Act; etc.
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Testimony (17)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 9UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Amador, Ninfa | CASA | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kess, NaShonalobbyist | Maryland NAACP | Oral |
| FAV | Carter, Jill | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Holland, Peter | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Carter, Senator Carterlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Silverman, Cary | American Tort Reform Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Washington, Ryanlobbyist | Apartment and Office Building Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Popham, Brysonlobbyist | Bryson F. Popham, P.A. | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Collins, Carvillelobbyist | Maryland Employers for Civil Justice Reform Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Bailey Thupari, Angelica | Maryland Municipal League | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Katana, Shaolilobbyist | Maryland State Bar Association | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Overturf, Mattlobbyist | NAMIC | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Greenfield, Aaronlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| FWA | Egan, Nancylobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Miller, Linda | Maryland Judiciary | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFWashington, RyanApartment and Office Building AssociationRegistered for: AOBA; National Apartment Association; Apartment & Office Building Association
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…
UNFCollins, CarvilleMaryland Employers for Civil Justice Reform CoalitionRegistered for: Artesian Resources Corporation; Columbia Gas of Maryland; Maryland Employers for Civil Justice Reform Coalition; Pepco Holdings, LLC.; Health Facilities Association of Maryland; General Motors LLC…
UNFGreenfield, AaronRegistered for: BTS Bioenergy; Baltimore Area Council Boy Scouts of America, Inc.; Embassy of Japan; Ernst & Young, LLP; FEi Systems; Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake…