2009 REGULAR SESSION subject information current as of November 30, 2009 - 6:10 p.m.
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Insurance -see also- Health Ins; MAIF; Motor Vehicle Ins
Total Number of Bills: 80
HB 1
          Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Disability Insurance - Discrimination Based on Genetic Information or Tests - Prohibited
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 2
          Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Life Insurance and Annuities - Genetic Tests, Information, and Services - Prohibited Acts
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 11
        Status as of February 17, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Insurance - Violation of Genetic Nondiscrimination Laws - Private Cause of Action
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 101
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 487
Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2009
House:
Appropriations
    Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 141
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 131
Insurance - Insurer Provider Panels - Health Care Providers
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 142
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 372
Insurance - Antifraud Plans
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 151
      Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Environmental Matters
Real Property - Condominiums - Required Insurance Coverage
House:
Environmental Matters
   
HB 155
      Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Physicians - Licensure - Liability Coverage
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 160
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 133
Insurance - Fraudulent Acts - Insurance Producers and Adjusters
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 161
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 375
Insurance - Company Action Level Events - Property and Casualty Insurers
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 162
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 376
Insurance - Notice of Premium Increase for Commercial and Workers' Compensation Insurance
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 164
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 378
Automobile Liability and Homeowner's Insurance - Rating, Retiering, and Discounts
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 165
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 379
Insurance - Cancellation of Policies - Limitation on Midterm Cancellations
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 224
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 233
Vehicle Laws - Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Racing Events - Sunset Repeal
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 242
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 383
Unemployment Insurance Benefits - Determination Based on Severance or Dismissal Payments
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 246
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 572
Insurance Producers - Continuing Education - Funeral Directors and Morticians
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 283
      Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Task Force on Administrative Compensation for Birth-Related Neurological Injury
House:
Health and Government Operations and Judiciary
   
HB 287
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 523
Real Property - Condominiums - Repair or Replacement of Damage or Destruction by Council of Unit Owners
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 292
      Status as of May 19, 2009:
Vetoed by the Governor - Duplicative
Financial Institutions - Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Loan Originators
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 309
      Status as of April 8, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Budget and Taxation
Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
House:
Ways and Means
    Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: April 9, 2009, 2:00 p.m.)
HB 370
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 552
Maryland Locksmiths Act
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
HB 398
      Status as of March 30, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Judiciary
Estates - Disqualification of Persons Convicted of Unlawfully Obtaining Property from Vulnerable Adults
House:
Judiciary
   
HB 537
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 580
Fraternal Benefit Societies - Exemption for Mutual Aid Associations - Clarification
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 590
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 598
Long-Term Care Insurance - Annuity Contracts and Qualified State Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership
House:
Health and Government Operations
    Senate:
Finance
HB 647
      Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Economic Matters
Insurance Producers - Limited Lines License - Sale of Insurance Products by Licensed Morticians or Licensed Funeral Directors
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 648
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 99
Commercial Insurance and Workers' Compensation Insurance - Renewals of Policies - Transfers of Policyholders Between Insurers
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 687
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 78
Common Ownership Communities - Fidelity Insurance
House:
Environmental Matters
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
HB 815
      Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance - Garrett County Memorial Hospital - Subsidy for Practitioners Who Perform Obstetrical Services - Extension
House:
Health and Government Operations and Economic Matters
   
HB 819
      Status as of April 1, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Workplace Fraud Act of 2009
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
   
(Heard: April 2, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 868
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 317
Property and Casualty Insurance - Portable Electronics Insurance - Regulation
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 899
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 617
Workers' Compensation - Death Benefits for Partially Dependent Individuals - Payment
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1056
    Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Referred to interim study
Professional Employer Organization Recognition and Registration Act
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 1146
    Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Reorganization of State Government - Department of Emergency Services
House:
Health and Government Operations and Appropriations
   
HB 1157
    Status as of March 3, 2009: Bill is in the House - Withdrawn Health and Government Operations
Physicians - Professional Liability Insurance Coverage - Notification and Posting Requirements
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
HB 1186
    Status as of March 4, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Health and Government Operations
Maryland Health Security Act of 2009
House:
Health and Government Operations
   
(Heard: March 19, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1188
    Status as of February 16, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading Ways and Means
Tax Incentives and Benefits - Credits and Subtraction Modifications
House:
Ways and Means
   
(Heard: March 5, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
HB 1191
    Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 85
Local Government - Deposits of Unexpended or Surplus Money
House:
Appropriations
    Senate:
Budget and Taxation
HB 1235
    Status as of April 4, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Third Reading Passed with Amendments
Injured Workers' Insurance Fund - Rate Filing
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1289
    Status as of March 25, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Public Safety - Regulation of Demolition - Demolition Contractors
House:
Economic Matters
   
HB 1390
    Status as of February 24, 2009: Bill is in the House - First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations
Life and Health Insurance Guaranty Corporation - Maximum Liability
House:
House Rules and Executive Nominations
   
HB 1436
    Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Workers' Compensation Commission - Authority - Employer Compliance
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1453
    Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 468
Unemployment Insurance - Exemption from Covered Employment - Home Workers
House:
Economic Matters
    Senate:
Finance
HB 1458
    Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Estates - Disqualification - Conviction for Unlawfully Obtaining Property of Vulnerable Adult
House:
Judiciary
    Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
   
(Heard: April 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
HB 1516
    Status as of March 28, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Homeowner's, Fire, Farmowner's, and Dwelling Insurance Policies - Claims for Additional Payments
House:
Economic Matters
   
SB 1
          Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Life Insurance and Annuities - Genetic Tests, Information, and Services - Prohibited Acts
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 2
          Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Disability Insurance - Discrimination Based on Genetic Information or Tests - Prohibited
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 8
          Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 9
Insurance - Unfair and Deceptive Practices - Limit on Offer, Promise, or Gift of Valuable Consideration Not Specified in a Contract or Policy
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 57
        Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Insurance - Violation of Genetic Nondiscrimination Laws - Private Cause of Action
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 85
        Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 23
Insurance - Notice of Cancellation or Nonrenewal - Mailing Address
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 86
        Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 361
Title Insurance Producers - Regulation and Requirements
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 123
      Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Unemployment Insurance Benefits - Determination Based on Severance or Dismissal Payments
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 166
      Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Budget Reconciliation and Financing Act of 2009
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 201
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 522
Real Property - Condominiums - Repair or Replacement of Damage or Destruction by Council of Unit Owners
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 258
      Status as of February 18, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Budget and Taxation
Maryland Heritage Structure Rehabilitation Tax Credit Program
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 269
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 4
Financial Institutions - Mortgage Lenders and Mortgage Loan Originators
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 292
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 232
Vehicle Laws - Motor Vehicle and Bicycle Racing Events - Sunset Repeal
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 455
      Status as of February 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Finance
Insurance Producers - Limited Lines License - Sale of Insurance Products to Fund Pre-Need Contracts
Senate:
Finance
   
SB 507
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 551
Maryland Locksmiths Act
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 541
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 77
Common Ownership Communities - Fidelity Insurance
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Environmental Matters
SB 561
      Status as of April 11, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Economic Matters
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety - Inspections
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 616
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 571
Insurance Producers - Continuing Education - Funeral Directors and Morticians
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 617
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 84
Local Government - Deposits of Unexpended or Surplus Money
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
    House:
Appropriations
SB 643
      Status as of April 9, 2009: Bill is in the House - House Conference Committee Appointed
Estates - Disqualification of Persons Convicted of Unlawfully Obtaining Property from Vulnerable Adults
Senate:
Judicial Proceedings
    House:
Judiciary
SB 645
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 579
Fraternal Benefit Societies - Exemption for Mutual Aid Associations - Clarification
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 711
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 307
Trooper Tobin Triebel Memorial Act
Senate:
Budget and Taxation
    House:
Appropriations
SB 716
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 597
Long-Term Care Insurance - Annuity Contracts and Qualified State Long-Term Care Insurance Partnership
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations
SB 751
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 97
Insurance - Slavery Era Insurance Policies - Reporting
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 764
      Status as of February 25, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Reorganization of State Government - Department of Emergency Services
Senate:
Finance and Budget and Taxation
   
(Heard: March 11, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 768
      Status as of April 14, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 98
Commercial Insurance and Workers' Compensation Insurance - Renewals of Policies - Transfers of Policyholders Between Insurers
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 774
      Status as of April 13, 2009: Bill is in the House - Unfavorable Health and Government Operations
Medical Malpractice Liability Insurance - Garrett County Memorial Hospital - Subsidy for Practitioners Who Perform Obstetrical Services - Extension
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Health and Government Operations and Economic Matters
SB 792
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 316
Property and Casualty Insurance - Portable Electronics Insurance - Regulation
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 863
      Status as of May 19, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 616
Workers' Compensation - Death Benefits for Partially Dependent Individuals - Payment
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 881
      Status as of February 11, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - First Reading Finance
Maryland Health System Act of 2009
Senate:
Finance
   
(Heard: March 4, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 882
      Status as of March 23, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Unfavorable Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Physicians - Professional Liability Insurance Coverage - Notification and Posting Requirements
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
SB 909
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 188
Workplace Fraud Act of 2009
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 959
      Status as of May 7, 2009: Became Law - Chapter 336
Injured Workers' Insurance Fund - Regulation and Status
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 975
      Status as of April 6, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Withdrawn Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Public Safety - Regulation of Demolition - Demolition Contractors
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
SB 987
      Status as of April 10, 2009: Bill is in the House - Favorable with Amendments Economic Matters
Workers' Compensation Commission - Authority - Employer Compliance
Senate:
Finance
    House:
Economic Matters
SB 995
      Status as of March 5, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Finance
Professional Employer Organization Recognition and Registration Act
Senate:
Finance
   
(Heard: March 17, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)
   
SB 1017
    Status as of March 16, 2009: Bill is in the Senate - Re-referred Education Health and Environmental Affairs
Marine Contractors - Licensure and Regulation - Wetland Permits and Authorizations
Senate:
Education Health and Environmental Affairs
   
(Heard: March 31, 2009, 1:00 p.m.)