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MarylandSB 02712025 Regular SessionSenate

Maryland Tort Claims Act - Employees of an Office of a Sheriff

Sponsored By: M. Jackson

Signed by Governor

Civil Actions and ProceduresState Government - PersonnelBaltimore CityClaimsCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.SheriffsTorts -see also- Libel and Slander; Med Malp; Wrongful DeathWork, Labor, and Employment -see also- JobTrn; Leave; etc.

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Sheriff’s office employees gain protection from lawsuits

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland county and Baltimore City sheriff’s office employees get the same legal protections as sheriffs and deputies. These protections cover lawsuits in Maryland state courts and liability for harm caused while performing public duties. Employees must act without malice or gross negligence. The State or its units must have waived immunity for the act under the Maryland Tort Claims Act. Employee protection applies even when damages exceed that waiver’s limits, limiting injured people’s ability to recover from these employees.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • M. Jackson

    Affiliation unavailable

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 185 • No: 0

House vote • 4/7/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 140 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Senate vote • 2/13/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 133

    4/22/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/7/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (140-0)

    4/7/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/7/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/7/2025House

  6. Hearing 3/26 at 3:15 p.m.

    3/26/2025House

  7. Hearing canceled

    3/26/2025House

  8. Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m.

    3/19/2025House

  9. Referred Judiciary

    2/14/2025House

  10. Third Reading Passed (45-0)

    2/13/2025Senate

  11. Second Reading Passed

    2/11/2025Senate

  12. Favorable Adopted

    2/11/2025Senate

  13. Favorable Report by Judicial Proceedings

    2/10/2025Senate

  14. Hearing 1/29 at 11:00 a.m.

    1/16/2025Senate

  15. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/9/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    4/22/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/11/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/9/2025

    PDF

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