2009 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 857

File Code: Insurance - Other than Health
Sponsored By:
Delegates Smigiel, Dwyer, and Riley
Entitled:
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Disclosure of Coverage

Synopsis:

Requiring insurers under specified motor vehicle liability insurance policies to disclose information about specified coverage or policies and excess coverage to plaintiffs and their counsel on notification of potential litigation concerning motor vehicle accidents involving specified insureds.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/12
First Reading Economic Matters
2/18
Hearing 3/5 at 1:00 p.m.
3/10
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36
Delegate Don H. Dwyer, Jr., District 31
Delegate B. Daniel Riley, District 34A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Accidents
Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims
Disclosure
Liability -see also- Good Samaritan
Motor Vehicle Insurance -see also- MD Auto Insurance Fund
Notices

Bill affects the following Statute:

Insurance
( 19-513 )

Documents:

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