Legislation - SB0739

Title: Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study
Sponsored by: Senator Kramer
Status: In the Senate - Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Analysis

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 a report to the General Assembly on the federal flood insurance program, and private flood insurance programs and make recommendations on actions and modifications to mitigate risks associated with climate change and improve the service and responsiveness of insurers; etc.

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Original:: Finance

Details

Cross-filed with: HB1219

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): June 1, 2026

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/06/2026 Legislative Date 2/06/2026 Action First Reading Finance Proceedings
Chamber Calendar Date Legislative Date Action Text - First - Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study Proceedings
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/11/2026 Legislative Date 2/11/2026 Action Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action
Senate	2/06/2026	2/06/2026	First Reading Finance
			Text - First - Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study
Senate	2/11/2026	2/11/2026	Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.

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