Liability

State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Firearms. [SB-980]
Establishes standards of conduct for firearm industry members. Authorizes the attorney general or any county attorney or public prosecutor to bring a civil action against a firearm industry member for violation of standards of conduct.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang Referred To Psm, Jdc. on 01/27/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Insurance. [HB-640]
Amends the required coverage for shared cars that are made available through a peer-to-peer car-sharing program. Clarifies when the requirements for motor vehicle insurance coverage are satisfied. Provides that the counties may adopt ordinances to regulate peer-to-peer car-sharing vehicles for companies whose insurance coverage falls below an unspecified amount. Sunsets 7/1/2025. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Della au Belatti Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Cpn. on 03/24/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Firearms. [HB-426]
Establishes standards of conduct for firearm industry members. Authorizes any person who has suffered harm because of a firearm industry member's violation of the standards of conduct to bring a civil action. Authorizes the attorney general or any county attorney or public prosecutor to bring a civil action against a firearm industry member for violation of standards of conduct. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Gregg Takayama Act 028, 04/26/2023 (gov. Msg. No. 1129). on 04/27/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Land Liability. [HB-454]
Creates strict liability for an owner of land with a 20% or more slope for damage or injury to down-slope property and persons from falling rocks, debris, and landslides originating from the owner's property.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Mizuno Referred To Wal, Jha, Referral Sheet 1 on 01/25/2023

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2023 Regular Session

Create the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy and make an appropriation therefor. [SB-78]
Create the South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy and make an appropriation therefor.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Shawn Bordeaux Signed By The Governor On March 09, 2023 S.j. 472 on 03/09/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Courts - Prohibited Liability Agreements - Recreational Facilities [HB-207]
Establishing that a provision in a contract or agreement relating to the use of a recreational facility that purports to release the recreational facility from, or indemnify or hold harmless the recreational facility against, liability for bodily injury is void and unenforceable when the bodily injury is caused by or results from the negligence or other wrongful act of the recreational facility or its agents or employees; and providing that a certain unit of State or local government is not included in the term "recreational facility".

  

Sponsored by: Rep. David Moon Favorable Adopted on 04/10/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Flooding. [HB-315]
Appropriates moneys as grants-in-aid to the several counties for the mitigation of flood risks on privately-owned roads. Provides that the appropriation or expenditure of moneys pursuant to the Act shall not be construed to establish a duty of care or grounds for liability for the State or the several counties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Chris Todd Reported From Jha (stand. Com. Rep. No. 537), Recommending Referral To Fin. on 02/16/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Wages. [SB-415]
Makes general contractors entering into or under contracts in the State for work on buildings, structures, or other private construction works liable for debt incurred by subcontractors for wages due to claimants, including interest owed, for performance of labor in the contract between the general contractor and owner. (HD2)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Karl Rhoads Act 047, 06/01/2023 (gov. Msg. No. 1147). on 06/01/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Wages. [HB-167]
Makes general contractors entering into or under contracts in the State for work on buildings, structures, or other private construction works liable for debt incurred by subcontractors for wages due to claimants for performance of labor in the contract between the general contractor and owner. Effective 6/30/3000. (SD1)

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Scot Matayoshi Report Adopted; Passed Second Reading, As Amended (sd 1) And Referred To Cpn. on 03/24/2023

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2023 Regular Session

Relating To Dogs. [SB-316]
Establishes additional penalties for dog owners whose dog injures or destroys property of another while on private property zoned for agricultural use without consent of the owner of the property. Effective 6/30/3000. (HD2)

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Joy San Buenaventura Senate Conferees Appointed: Gabbard Chair; San Buenaventura Co-chair; Richards. on 04/18/2023

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2023 Regular Session

Modify protections for agricultural operations from nuisance claims. [HB-1090]
Modify protections for agricultural operations from nuisance claims.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Wiik Signed By The Governor On March 27, 2023 H.j. 544 on 03/27/2023

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State (South Dakota)
South Dakota 2023 Regular Session

Modify the amounts required for proof of financial responsibility for the future for motor vehicles. [HB-1083]
Modify the amounts required for proof of financial responsibility for the future for motor vehicles.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. John Wiik Scheduled For Hearing on 01/24/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Maryland Electricians Act - Revisions [HB-149]
Altering the entity that must administer or approve an apprenticeship program for electricians; substituting the term "uninsured" for the term "inactive" in certain provisions of law relating to liability insurance requirements for certain electricians; prohibiting a certain electrician from contracting to provide electrical services unless the electrical work is covered by certain liability insurance; specifying who is authorized and required to purchase certain insurance; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Hornberger Approved By The Governor - Chapter 187 on 04/24/2023

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State (Alaska)
Alaska 33rd Legislature

Crime Counterfeit/nonfunctioning Airbag [SB-37]
An Act establishing the crime of airbag fraud.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Matt Claman Not Taken Up - Adjourned Sine Die on 05/15/2024

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State (Alaska)
Alaska 33rd Legislature

Disclosure Of Wage Information [SB-39]
An Act relating to disclosure of information regarding employee compensation by employers, employees, and applicants for employment.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Forrest Dunbar Cosponsor(s): Tobin on 01/27/2023

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Courts - Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation [HB-129]
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 Actions - Civil Immunity - Educator Intervention [HB-137]
Providing that a staff member of a school, acting in an official capacity, is not civilly liable for personal injury or property damage resulting from intervention in a student altercation or other student disturbance if the staff member intervened in a reasonably prudent manner and the actions taken do not constitute grossly negligent, willful, wanton, or intentionally tortious conduct.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Grammer Hearing 3/23 At 1:00 P.m. on 03/16/2023

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

Women's shelters; male employees; liability [HB-2312]
Women's shelters; male employees; liability

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lupe Diaz Governor Vetoed on 05/16/2023

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State (Arizona)
Arizona Fifty-sixth Legislature - First Regular Session (2023)

Liquor; liability; technical correction [HB-2200]
Liquor; liability; technical correction

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Justin Wilmeth House Approp Committee Action: Held, Voting: (0-0-0-0-0-0) on 02/20/2023

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State (Montana)
Montana 2023 Regular Session

Generally revise punitive damage laws [SB-169]
Generally revise punitive damage laws

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Greg Hertz Chapter Number Assigned on 05/22/2023

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