Honorable Todd Hunter, Chair, House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
FROM:
John S. O'Brien, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2875 by Hunter (Relating to the authority of counties and certain intergovernmental pools to require reimbursement for punitive damage coverage.), As Introduced
No fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would enable counties, together with the intergovernmental pool providing liability coverages, the option of shifting some of the costs for punitive damage coverage to any of the county officials and employees who would be willing to reimburse for additional coverage.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.