Bill Positions

Bill Number: SB 739

Bill Title: Good Samaritan Laws - Corporations

Bill Sponsor(s): Sen. Raskin

Subject: Civil Liability

Committee: JPRD

Bill Summary: This bill would have provided immunity from lawsuits for any corporation that provided goods or services without compensation during a state of emergency declared by the Governor if the goods or services were provided at the request or direction of a state or local government emergency management official acting in an official capacity.

History: The bill died without a vote in the Judicial Proceedings Committee.

Chamber Position: Support

Position Summary: The MD Chamber supported this bill because it is appropriate that corporations not be subject to lawsuit when they donate goods and services during a state of emergency.

Position Statement: Click here (pdf)

Chamber Staff: Ronald Wineholt

General Assembly: Click here to view the bill on the Maryland General Assembly's website.