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MD SB395

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dawn Gile

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Peer-to-peer car sharing programs must provide motor vehicle liability insurance coverage at or above Maryland's minimum security requirements (§ 17–103) during each car sharing period for both vehicle owners and drivers

  • The Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund is exempted from providing coverage to shared vehicle drivers except when using a replacement vehicle (a vehicle used while the driver's own car is being repaired or serviced)

  • Peer-to-peer car sharing programs become responsible for providing primary coverage on third-party liability claims if they fail to deliver notice, cooperate with insurers, or provide required disclosures

  • Programs may transfer monetary liability and charge shared vehicle drivers for tolls, fees, charges, or fines incurred during the car sharing period

  • Peer-to-peer car sharing programs are excluded from the definition of "owner" for purposes of traffic control signal monitoring system violations (red light camera citations), effective October 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Programs - Insurance and Liability

Motor Vehicle Insurance

Last Action

Referred Judiciary

3/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/6/2026
Finance1/28/2026

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