SENATE BILL 45

Sponsored By:

Chairman, Finance Committee (Departmental - Insurance Administration, Maryland)

Entitled:

Insurance - Unfair Claim Settlement Practices

Synopsis:

Establishing specified practices by insurers or nonprofit health service plans as unfair claim settlement practices.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action

10/26

Pre-filed

1/10

First Reading Finance

1/24

Hearing 1/31 at 1:00 p.m.

3/20

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Chairman, Finance Comm.

Departmental

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CONSUMER PROTECTION -see also- UNFAIR TRADE PRACTICES

HEALTH INSURANCE -see also- HMOS; MANAGED CARE ORGANIZATIONS

INSURANCE -see also- HEALTH INS; MAIF; MOTOR VEHICLE INS

MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE -see also- MD AUTO INSURANCE FUND

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Insurance

( 27-303 , 27-304 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered