2005 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 117

File Code: Insurance - Other than Health
Sponsored By:
Delegates F. Turner, Barkley, Boschert, Bronrott, Cane, Carter, V. Clagett, Conroy, DeBoy, Fulton, Haynes, Howard, Hubbard, James, Madaleno, Marriott, Murray, Parker, Pendergrass, Stern, and Vaughn
Entitled:
Homeowner's Insurance - Coverage for Mold and Mold Remediation

Synopsis:

Requiring insurers that issue or deliver homeowner's insurance policies or contracts in the State to provide coverage for losses that result from mold or mold remediation under specified circumstances; providing that the aggregate coverage limit for mold and mold remediation may not be less than a specified amount for specified losses; prohibiting an insurer from charging an additional deductible for specified claims; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
1/18
First Reading Economic Matters
2/2
Hearing 2/10 at 1:00 p.m.
2/21
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Frank S. Turner, District 13
Delegate Charles Barkley, District 39
Delegate David G. Boschert, District 33A
Delegate William A. Bronrott, District 16
Delegate Rudolph C. Cane, District 37A
Delegate Jill P. Carter, District 41
Delegate Virginia P. Clagett, District 30
Delegate Mary A. Conroy, District 23A
Delegate Steven J. DeBoy, Sr., District 12A
Delegate Tony E. Fulton, District 40
Delegate Keith E. Haynes, District 44
Delegate Carolyn J. B. Howard, District 24
Delegate James W. Hubbard, District 23A
Delegate Mary-Dulany James, District 34A
Delegate Richard S. Madaleno, Jr., District 18
Delegate Salima Siler Marriott, District 40
Delegate Gareth E. Murray, District 20
Delegate Rosetta C. Parker, District 47
Delegate Shane E. Pendergrass, District 13
Delegate Joan F. Stern, District 39
Delegate Michael L. Vaughn, District 24

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

HAZARDOUS AND TOXIC SUBSTANCES -see also- ASBESTOS; RADIATN.
HOUSING -see also- APARTMENTS; CONDOMINIUMS; MOBILE HOMES
INSURANCE -see also- HEALTH INS; MAIF; MOTOR VEHICLE INS

Bill affects the following Statute:

Insurance
( 19-204 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available
Amendments: None offered