2006 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 1068

File Code: Insurance - Other than Health
Sponsored By:
Delegate McKee
Entitled:
Homeowner's Insurance - Cancellation or Nonrenewal of Policies - Right to Protest Proposed Action

Synopsis:

Providing that, if an insurer gives a specified notice to an insured that the insurer intends to cancel or not to renew a policy of homeowner's insurance, the notice shall state specified information in clear and specific terms; authorizing an insured to protest the proposed action of the insurer by signing a copy of the notice and sending it to the Maryland Insurance Commissioner within 30 days after the date of the notice; requiring the Commissioner to notify the insurer of the filing of the protest; etc.

History by Legislative Date

House Action
2/9
First Reading Economic Matters
2/15
Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
3/13
Withdrawn
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE ACT
CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES
HEARINGS
INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
INSURANCE -see also- HEALTH INS; MAIF; MOTOR VEHICLE INS
NOTICES

Bill affects the following Statute:

Insurance
( 27-601 )

Documents:

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