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MD SB304

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jack Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits private passenger motor vehicle insurers from increasing premiums, adding surcharges, or removing/altering/refusing discounts based on collisions with free-roaming wild animals when the insured was not at fault

  • Amends existing Maryland Insurance Code Section 27-501(k), which already prohibits cancellation or non-renewal based on two or fewer not-at-fault claims within a 3-year period

  • Applies specifically to private passenger motor vehicle insurance policies

  • Effective date: October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Collisions With Wild Animals - Prohibited Actions by Insurer

Accidents

Last Action

Hearing 2/04 at 1:00 p.m.

1/21/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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