Residential Condominium Unit Insurance - Lapses in Coverage - Prohibition on Denial
Sponsor: William J. Wivell (District 2A)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Insurance - Other than HealthStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 381 (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting an insurer, with respect to residential condominium unit insurance, from refusing to issue a policy based solely on a prior lapse in coverage of the applicant if the lapse was due to an insurer's withdrawal from the market, the lapse in coverage was for no longer than 90 days, the applicant provides an affidavit that the applicant has not incurred any losses during the lapse in coverage, and the applicant provides any other documentation required by the insurer.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableUNF 5UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Wivell, Delegate Wivelllegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Delegate Wivell, Delegate Wivelllegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Egan, Nancylobbyist | American Property & Casualty Insurance Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Egan, Nancylobbyist | American Property & Casualty Insurance Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Popham, Brysonlobbyist | Bryson F. Popham, P.A. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Enten, robert | Maryland Building Industry Assoc | Oral |
| UNF | Enten, robert | Maryland Building Industry Assoc | Oral |
| INFO | Grant, Marie | Maryland Insurance Administration | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Grant, Marie | Maryland Insurance Administration | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFEgan, NancyAmerican Property & Casualty Insurance AssociationRegistered for: American Property Casualty Insurance Association
UNFEgan, NancyAmerican Property & Casualty Insurance AssociationRegistered for: American Property Casualty Insurance Association
UNFPopham, BrysonBryson F. Popham, P.A.Registered for: Agency Insurance Company of Maryland; Agency Services, Inc.; Army Alliance; Bryson F. Popham P.A.; Building Owners and Managers Association of Greater Baltimore (BOMA); CVS Health…
