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SB 993 — Maryland

Workers' Compensation - Exemption From Exclusivity of Remedy - Action for Wrongful Death by Nondependent Child

Prohibiting the Maryland Workers' Compensation Act from being construed to prohibit a child of a covered employee who is determined not to be a dependent of the covered employee from filing an action for damages related to the wrongful death of the covered employee; and applying the Act prospectively.

Latest action: First Reading Senate Rules · Feb 19, 2026

In committeeCivil Actions and ProceduresClaimsDamagesDeathKinshipParents and GuardiansWorkers' Compensation

Synopsis written by the legislature's own staff, as published on the official bill page. Status label is derived from the recorded actions. The full text below is the record.

Committees: Rules (Senate)

Updated Mar 17, 2026

Timeline

  1. First Reading Senate Rules

    Feb 19, 2026 · Senate

Sponsored by Carl Jackson

No recorded floor votes yet.

Bill text (First reading) — Maryland General Assembly (PDF) Official record — Maryland General Assembly bill page

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