1996 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 599

File Code: Insurance - Liability and Miscellaneous
Sponsored By:
Delegate Dembrow
Entitled:
Motor Vehicle Liability Insurers - Issues of Dispute - Mediation

Synopsis:

Authorizing a person insured under a motor vehicle liability insurance policy to request mediation of any issue related to a claim for reimbursement of personal injury or property damages arising out of the ownership, operation, use, or maintenance of a motor vehicle; specifying the form and manner of a request for mediation; specifying the conduct and procedures to be followed for a mediation; requiring the Insurance Commissioner to select mediators randomly; specifying qualifications for an individual to be selected as a mediator; etc.

Legislative History

House Action
1/31
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:
ACCIDENTS
DAMAGES
INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
INSURANCE-MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- MD. AUTO. INSURANCE FUND
LIABILITY -see also- GOOD SAMARITAN
MEDIATION
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Courts and Judicial Proceedings
( 5-399.7 )
Insurance
( 19-515 )
Article - 48A Insurance Code
( 547B )

Documents:

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

Amendments: None available