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MD SB469

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Hayes

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Executive Director of the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund to establish an affordability program that caps premium rates for private passenger auto insurance, subject to Commissioner approval

  • Limits eligibility for the affordability program to individuals with household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level who meet standard Fund policyholder requirements

  • Reduces the assessment allocation percentage cap for the private passenger auto division from 3% to 1% of net direct written premiums

  • Restricts the affordability program so that overall premium inadequacy cannot exceed 20% of the Fund's net written premium

  • Takes effect July 1, 2027, and automatically sunsets on June 30, 2029, without further legislative action

Legislative Description

Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Affordability Program and Industry Automobile Insurance Association Assessments

Consumer Protection

Last Action

Passed Enrolled

4/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/23/2026
Finance2/2/2026

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