Maryland HB476 limits noneconomic damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases to $500,000, with annual increases.

Maryland HB476 revises the cap on noneconomic damages for personal injury and wrongful death cases. For actions arising after October 1, 1994, the award for noneconomic damages is capped at $500,000, with an annual increase of $15,000 starting from October 1, 1995. The cap applies to primary and secondary claimants, with specific rules for distributing the award if it exceeds the limit. The bill also specifies that the provisions do not apply to verdicts under Title 3, Subtitle 2A for causes of action arising after January 1, 2005. The changes are effective from October 1, 2026.

Maryland HB476 limits noneconomic damages in personal injury and wrongful death cases to $500,000, with annual increases.

Maryland HB476 revises the cap on noneconomic damages for personal injury and wrongful death cases. For actions arising after October 1, 1994, the award for noneconomic damages is capped at $500,000, with an annual increase of $15,000 starting from October 1, 1995. The cap applies to primary and secondary claimants, with specific rules for distributing the award if it exceeds the limit. The bill also specifies that the provisions do not apply to verdicts under Title 3, Subtitle 2A for causes of action arising after January 1, 2005. The changes are effective from October 1, 2026.