Bill Positions

Bill Number: SB 590

Bill Title: Environment - Statute of Limitations

Bill Sponsor(s): Senators Pinsky, et al.

Subject: Environment & Energy

Committee: JPR

Bill Summary: This bill alters the statute of limitations for prosecution of and suits for violations of specified laws relating to the environment.

History: None

Chamber Position: Oppose

Position Summary: The bill expands the statute of limitations by the time the department knew or could have known, which could be forever. The bill provides for no effect limit at all.

For this reason, the Maryland Chamber opposes this bill.

Position Statement: Click here to download a pdf version of the Maryland Chamber's position statement.

Chamber Staff: Allyson Black

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