2026 Regular Session
HB906
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; etc.
Legislative progress
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Committee referrals
February 5, 2026 · House
Judiciary
Instrument history
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House Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
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House First Reading Judiciary