Maryland · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 581: 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
SB 581 is a bill introduced in the Maryland Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Civil Actions - Tortious Injury to or Death of Pet - Compensatory Damages (Buddy's Law). Primary sponsor: Shaneka Henson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Approved by the Governor - Chapter 100.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaneka Henson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
“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 100
- Returned Passed
- Third Reading Passed
- Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
- Favorable Report by Judiciary
- Referred Judiciary
- Third Reading Passed
- Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- Floor Amendment {
- Favorable Adopted
- Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
- Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m.
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