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MD HB366

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/19/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Pruski

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Maryland Workers' Compensation Act to allow a child of a covered employee who is not classified as a dependent to file a wrongful death lawsuit for damages under Title 3, Subtitle 9 of the Courts Article

  • Creates an exception to the exclusive remedy provision of workers' compensation law, which typically bars employees and their families from suing employers for workplace injuries or deaths

  • Applies only prospectively to actions filed on or after the effective date, with no retroactive application

  • Takes effect October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Workers' Compensation - Exemption From Exclusivity of Remedy - Action for Wrongful Death by Nondependent Child

Death

Last Action

Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m.

2/17/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Matters1/19/2026

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