1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 144

File Code: Insurance - Liability and Miscellaneous
Sponsored By:
Delegate Leopold
Entitled:
Optional Limited Tort Motor Vehicle Coverage

Synopsis:

Authorizing optional limited tort motor vehicle coverage in the State under the Motor Vehicle Security Law; limiting the right to recover certain damages under the option; requiring a written election for obtaining the option in accordance with specified procedures; requiring insurers to reflect savings from limited tort coverages in their rates; and coordinating coverages among insurers as specified.

Legislative History

House Action
1/15
First Reading Economic Matters
2/7
Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m.
3/25
Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters
Senate Action
No Action
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CIVIL ACTIONS -see also- SMALL CLAIMS
DAMAGES
INSURANCE-MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- MD. AUTO. INSURANCE FUND
PENALTIES
PRICES
TORTS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Insurance
( 19-502 , 19-505 , 19-509 , 19-509 , 19-5A-01 , 19-5A-02 , 19-5A-03 , 19-5A-04 , 19-5A-05 , 19-5A-06 )
Article - 48A Insurance Code
( 242 , 244D , 539 , 541 , 542 , 547B , 547C , 547D , 547E , 547F , 547G )
Transportation
( 17-103 )

Documents:

Bill Text:
First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None available