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HB 118

EnactedCrossfile SB 125
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Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Prohibition on Cancellation Due to Towing or Emergency Roadside Coverage Claims

Sponsor: Delegate DumaisCommittee: Economic MattersSubject: Insurance - Other than HealthStatus: Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 62 (as of Nov 6, 2020)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Prohibiting an insurer from canceling, refusing to renew, or otherwise terminating coverage for a private passenger motor vehicle insurance policy based on claims made under the policy's towing or emergency roadside coverage; authorizing an insurer to remove towing or emergency roadside service coverage from a certain policy at renewal based on the number of claims pursuant to the towing coverage; and authorizing an insurer to increase a premium of a private passenger motor vehicle insurance policy as a result of certain claims.

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Testimony (4)

MGA witness list
FAV 3FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendments

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVPaddy, MichaelMD Insurance Administration Director Govt RelationsRegistered for: American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network; Campaign to Protect Patient Health d/b/a Value of Care Coalition; Chase Brexton Health System; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition; Gaudenzia, Inc.; Gilead Sciences, Inc.
FWAwhite, marcelineMaryland consumer rights coalitionRegistered for: Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition DBA Economic Action Maryland; Maryland Consumer Rights Coalition