General Provisions - Damages or Losses - Definition

This bill defines the term "damages" or "losses" for specific Maryland laws protecting civil and consumer rights. It clarifies that these terms include reasonable nominal damages, which are small monetary awards given to acknowledge a rights violation even when no significant financial harm occurred. The legislation aims to ensure courts continue to provide remedies for aggrieved individuals despite recent trends in federal law that have limited such protections. By adding this definition to the Maryland General Provisions, the law directly affects cases involving civil rights and consumer protection violations.