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MD SB693

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

William Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals existing caps on attorney's fees in child sexual abuse civil cases, which currently limit fees to 20% of settlements and 25% of judgments for actions filed on or after June 1, 2025

  • Applies retroactively to any child sexual abuse damages action filed on or after June 1, 2025

  • Preserves existing contract rights and obligations from impairment by this change

  • Takes effect June 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse - Repeal of Limitations on Attorney's Fees

Civil Actions

Last Action

Hearing 3/10 at 1:15 p.m.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judicial Proceedings2/6/2026

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