Maryland · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 476: Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Personal Injury and Wrongful Death
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 476 is a bill introduced in the Maryland House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Personal Injury and Wrongful Death. Primary sponsor: Natalie Ziegler (Democratic), Vaughn Stewart (Democratic), Regina Boyce (Democratic), Lorig Charkoudian (Democratic), Linda Foley (Democratic), Aaron Kaufman (Democratic), Malcolm Ruff (Democratic), Jen Terrasa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 21, 2026): Referred to interim study by Judiciary.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Ziegler | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9A |
| Vaughn Stewart | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Regina Boyce | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 43A |
| Lorig Charkoudian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Linda Foley | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Aaron Kaufman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 18 |
| Malcolm Ruff | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Jen Terrasa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to interim study by Judiciary
- Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m.
- Hearing canceled
- Hearing 2/18 at 1:00 p.m.
- First Reading Judiciary