General Provisions - Damages or Losses - Definition

This bill amends Maryland law to clarify that "damages" or "losses" in cases involving civil rights or consumer protections include reasonable nominal damages. It ensures that individuals can receive monetary compensation for the violation of their rights, even if they did not suffer significant financial harm. The legislation aims to preserve existing legal remedies against recent trends in federal courts that have limited such claims. By adding this definition to the state code, the law guarantees that courts continue to uphold these protections for Maryland residents.