Civil Actions - Punitive Damage Awards - Surcharge
Providing that punitive damages may be awarded in a civil action only if the plaintiff proves by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with gross negligence; requiring the State Court Administrator to assess a certain surcharge on a defendant against whom a judgment for punitive damages is entered; requiring the Administrator to deposit money collected from the surcharge into the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund; applying the Act prospectively; etc.
1 bill selected
Basic Information
- Status
- Chaptered
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
- Type
- Unknown
- Cross-filed
- False
Links
- State Link
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Upcoming Events
Hearing
March 11, 2026
at 13:00
📍 Judicial Proceedings
Hearing - Judicial Proceedings Committee
Sponsors
Smith