Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 438: Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Compensatory Damages (Buddy's Law)
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 438 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Compensatory Damages (Buddy's Law). Primary sponsor: Nicole Williams (Democratic), Sean Stinnett (Democratic), Karen Simpson (Democratic), Stuart Schmidt (Republican), Sheree Sample-Hughes (Democratic), Scott Phillips (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Jon Cardin (Democratic), Lauren Arikan (Republican), LaToya Nkongolo (Republican), Sheila Ruth (Democratic), Mary Lehman (Democratic), Nic Kipke (Republican), Terri Hill (Democratic), Sandy Bartlett (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 101.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicole Williams | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Sean Stinnett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Karen Simpson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Stuart Schmidt | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 33B |
| Sheree Sample-Hughes | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37A |
| Scott Phillips | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Jon Cardin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11B |
| Lauren Arikan | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 7B |
| LaToya Nkongolo | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Sheila Ruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44B |
| Mary Lehman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Nic Kipke | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 31 |
| Terri Hill | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12A |
| Sandy Bartlett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by the Governor - Chapter 101
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Referred Judicial Proceedings
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Favorable with Amendments {
- Favorable with Amendments Report by Judiciary
- Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
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