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Committee unanimously backs extending Maryland Tort Claims Act to sheriff’s office employees; votes moved to matching House bill
Summary
The House Judiciary Committee unanimously gave a favorable report to Senate Bill 271, which would extend the Maryland Tort Claims Act to civilian employees of sheriff’s offices. The committee granted unanimous consent to move the recorded votes to House Bill 1507, which is in identical posture.
The Maryland House Judiciary Committee unanimously voted to give a favorable report to Senate Bill 271, which would extend the Maryland Tort Claims Act to employees of a sheriff's office.
During committee consideration, Delegate Erika asked for clarification about the bill’s scope. “I just wanna remind myself this was to include the, civilian employees of the police departments?” she said. A committee staff member replied,…
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