Legislation - HB1219

Title: Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study
Sponsored by: Delegate Fraser-Hidalgo
Status: In the House - Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Analysis: Fiscal and Policy Note

Synopsis

Requiring the University System of Maryland to conduct a study to evaluate the relationship between climate change, homeowner's insurance, and emergency and disaster preparedness; requiring the University, by January 1, 2027, to submit its report to the General Assembly addressing the current state of the National Flood Insurance Program and the private flood insurance market, recommendations on the how the State can incentivize residents to invest in home protection from extreme weather events, and other recommendations; etc.

Committees

Original:: Environment and Transportation Click to view Recorded Media; Judiciary

Details

Cross-filed with: SB0739

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): June 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/11/2026 Legislative Date 2/11/2026 Action First Reading Environment and Transportation and Judiciary Proceedings
Chamber House Calendar Date 2/12/2026 Legislative Date 2/12/2026 Action Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation) Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
House	2/11/2026	2/11/2026	First Reading Environment and Transportation and Judiciary
House	2/12/2026	2/12/2026	Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
			Text - First - Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study

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