HOUSE BILL 857

Sponsored By:

Delegates Smigiel, Dwyer, and Riley

Entitled:

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance - Disclosure of Coverage

Synopsis:

Requiring insurers under specified motor vehicle liability insurance policies to disclose information about specified coverage or policies and excess coverage to plaintiffs and their counsel on notification of potential litigation concerning motor vehicle accidents involving specified insureds.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

2/12

First Reading Economic Matters

2/18

Hearing 3/5 at 1:00 p.m.

3/10

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Michael D. Smigiel, Sr., District 36

Delegate Don H. Dwyer, Jr., District 31

Delegate B. Daniel Riley, District 34A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Accidents

Civil Actions -see also- Small Claims

Disclosure

Liability -see also- Good Samaritan

Motor Vehicle Insurance -see also- MD Auto Insurance Fund

Notices

Bill affects the following Statute:

Insurance

( 19-513 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered