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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Courts - Prohibited Indemnity and Defense Liability Agreements [SB-31] [Construction ] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Prohibiting a provision in a contract or agreement relating to architectural, engineering, inspecting, or surveying services that requires the promisor to defend a promisee against claims brought by a third party.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Chris West Withdrawn By Sponsor on 02/05/2024

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Maryland 2024 Regular Session

Courts - Prohibited Indemnity and Defense Liability Agreements [HB-158] [Construction ] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ]
Prohibiting a provision in a contract or agreement relating to architectural, engineering, inspecting, or surveying services that requires the promisor to defend a promisee against claims brought by a third party.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jon Cardin Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/04/2024

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors. [SCR-197] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Data Privacy ]
Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Referred To Jdc. on 03/15/2023

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Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors. [SR-202] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Law Enforcement ]
Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Certified Copies Of Resolutions Sent. on 05/22/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors. [HR-200] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Data Privacy ] [Law Enforcement ]
Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Amy Perruso Referred To Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 20 on 03/15/2023

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Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors. [HCR-195] [Children and Youth ] [Criminal Justice ] [Law Enforcement ] [Data Privacy ]
Requesting The Office Of The Administrative Director Of The Courts Of The Hawaii State Judiciary To Collect, Compile, And Share Data On The Assessment Of Fees, Court Costs, Fines, And Restitution In Cases Against Minors.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Amy Perruso Referred To Jha, Fin, Referral Sheet 20 on 03/15/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Special Education - Judicial Actions - Attorney's Fees and Related Costs [HB-1237] [Education ] [Disabilities ] [Children and Youth ]
Authorizing a court to award reasonable attorney's fees and related costs to the parent of a child with a disability who is the prevailing party in a certain special education proceeding; prohibiting a court from awarding attorney's fees and related costs to certain parents in a certain proceeding under certain circumstances; and authorizing an award of attorney's fees and related costs to a parent of a child with a disability who is a prevailing party under certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Solomon Approved By The Governor - Chapter 708 on 05/16/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Criminal Law - Maryland RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act [HB-1138] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Establishing the statute of limitations for a certain civil action for damages resulting from a certain pattern of racketeering activity; prohibiting a person from participating in certain racketeering activity; authorizing the filing of and establishing procedures for civil actions for injunctive relief and damages arising out of certain racketeering activity; and establishing procedures for the forfeiture of property connected to certain racketeering activity.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Stephanie Smith Withdrawn By Sponsor on 03/24/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation [SB-619] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Altering the conditions under which a lawsuit is considered a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP suit); altering the conditions under which a defendant in a SLAPP suit is not civilly liable for certain communications; establishing certain standards and requirements relating to a motion to dismiss an alleged SLAPP suit; and applying the Act prospectively.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shelly Hettleman Hearing 3/15 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Criminal Law - Maryland RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations) Act [SB-606] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Establishing the statute of limitations for a certain civil action for damages resulting from a certain pattern of racketeering activity; prohibiting a person from participating in certain racketeering activity; authorizing the filing of and establishing procedures for civil actions for injunctive relief and damages arising out of certain racketeering activity; and establishing procedures for the forfeiture of property connected to certain racketeering activity.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Charles Muse Hearing 3/14 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/14/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Business Regulation - Home Improvement Commission - Guaranty Fund and Award Limits [SB-429] [Consumer Protection ] [Construction ] [Housing ] [Small Business ] [Law Enforcement ]
Increasing the funding level of the Home Improvement Guaranty Fund that is administered by the Home Improvement Commission from $250,000 to $1,000,000; increasing a certain Fund threshold that determines whether a fee is assessed to each contractor; and increasing the limit, from $100,000 to $250,000, on the amount of money the Commission may award from the Fund to all claimants for the acts or omissions of a single contractor, subject to a certain reimbursement to the Fund.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Paul Corderman Approved By The Governor - Chapter 415 on 05/03/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Real Property - Limitations on Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services - Prohibition [SB-450] [Real Estate ] [Housing ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Consumer Protection ]
Prohibiting a landlord from using a lease or form of lease that contains a provision that limits a tenant's ability to summon, or penalizes a tenant or another individual solely for summoning, the assistance of law enforcement or emergency services; prohibiting a landlord from taking certain retaliatory actions because a tenant or another individual summons the assistance of law enforcement or emergency services for certain purposes; prohibiting a local jurisdiction from enacting certain laws; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Jeff Waldstreicher Approved By The Governor - Chapter 768 on 05/16/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Criminal Procedure - Restitution - Out-of-Pocket Loss [HB-484] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ] [Public Safety ]
Specifying out-of-pocket losses for attorney's fees, court costs, replacement costs, fines, late fees, interest, or other penalties that the victim of a crime or delinquent act suffered as the result of a crime or delinquent act that may be considered when determining whether a court may enter a judgment of restitution.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Frank Conaway Hearing 2/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 02/01/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Labor and Employment - Private-Sector Employers - Right to Work [HB-494] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Law Enforcement ]
Prohibiting a private-sector employer from requiring, as a condition of employment or continued employment, an employee or a prospective employee, under certain circumstances, to join or remain a member of a labor organization, pay charges to a labor organization, or pay a certain amount to a third party; establishing certain penalties for a violation of the Act; and requiring the Attorney General to take steps necessary to ensure effective enforcement of the Act.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Nicholaus Kipke Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 02/28/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Public Safety - Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission - Notification of Action Filed Against Police Officer [HB-430] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Criminal Justice ]
Requiring a court to notify the Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission of the filing of a civil action against a police officer involving allegations that the police officer wrongfully caused the death of or serious bodily injury to an individual; and requiring the court to make the required notification within 10 days after the filing of the civil action.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Jheanelle Wilkins Third Reading Passed (101-36) on 04/07/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Courts – Prohibited Indemnity and Defense Liability Agreements [HB-256] [Construction ] [Consumer Protection ] [Law Enforcement ]
Prohibiting a provision in a contract with a design professional for professional services that requires the design professional to indemnify or hold harmless certain parties unless the design professional is at fault for causing the loss, damage, or expense indemnified; and prohibiting a provision in a contract with a design professional for professional services that requires the design professional to defend certain parties against liability or certain claims.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Vanessa Atterbeary Hearing 2/01 At 2:30 P.m. on 01/26/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Civil Actions - Public Nuisances - Firearm Industry Members (Gun Industry Accountability Act of 2023) [HB-259] [Firearms/Gun Control ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Consumer Protection ]
Prohibiting firearm industry members from knowingly or recklessly creating, maintaining, or contributing to public harm by the sale, manufacture, distribution, importation, or marketing of a firearm-related product; requiring a firearm industry member to implement certain controls regarding the sale, manufacture, distribution, importation, marketing, possession, or use of certain firearm-related products; establishing that a violation of the Act is a public nuisance; authorizing certain civil actions for violations; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel Rosenberg Hearing 2/01 At 2:30 P.m. on 01/26/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Real Property - Limitations on Summoning Law Enforcement or Emergency Services - Prohibition [HB-215] [Real Estate ] [Housing ] [Crime ] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Consumer Protection ]
Prohibiting a landlord from using a lease or form of lease that contains a provision that limits a tenant's ability to summon, or penalizes a tenant or another individual solely for summoning, the assistance of law enforcement or emergency services; prohibiting a landlord from taking certain retaliatory actions because a tenant or another individual summons the assistance of law enforcement or emergency services for certain purposes; prohibiting a local jurisdiction from enacting certain laws; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Edith Patterson Approved By The Governor - Chapter 769 on 05/16/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation [HB-129] [Law Enforcement ] [Public Safety ] [Crime ] [Criminal Justice ]
Altering the conditions under which a lawsuit is considered a strategic lawsuit against public participation (SLAPP suit); altering the conditions under which a defendant in a SLAPP suit is not civilly liable for certain communications; establishing certain standards and requirements relating to a motion to dismiss an alleged SLAPP suit; and applying the Act prospectively.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Samuel Rosenberg Referred Judicial Proceedings on 03/03/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Civil Rights - Violation of Rights - Government Liability [HB-115] [Race and Civil Rights ] [Crime ] [Public Safety ] [Criminal Justice ]
Establishing the civil liability of a police officer who deprives or allows another to deprive an individual of certain rights under the Maryland Declaration of Rights and the Maryland Constitution; requiring that the employer of a police officer indemnify the law enforcement officer against a judgment or settlement entered against the officer under the Act subject to certain exceptions; requiring that a civil action under the Act be filed within 2 years after the cause of action accrues; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gabriel Acevero Hearing 1/19 At 1:00 P.m. on 01/12/2023

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