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MD HB722

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Elizabeth Embry

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Charitable organizations can no longer claim immunity from liability in lawsuits for child sexual abuse damages
  • The provision applies retroactively to pending, concluded, dismissed, or future cases involving abuse that occurred while the claimant was a minor
  • Amends Section 5-117 of the Maryland Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article
  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Child Sexual Abuse Claims - Doctrine of Charitable Immunity - Abrogation

Civil Actions

Last Action

Hearing 2/19 at 1:00 p.m.

2/4/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/2/2026

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