MD SB111 | 2020 | Regular Session

Status

Completed Legislative Action
Spectrum: Committee Bill
Status: Passed on May 8 2020 - 100% progression
Action: 2020-05-08 - Enacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 527
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Requiring certain insurers to send a written notice to policyholders of universal or variable life insurance if the policy contains a provision that allows the policyholder to reduce the face amount of the policy; requiring that the notice state that the policy allows for a reduction of the face amount as an option to retain coverage and a certain amount to be paid; and requiring that the notice be sent to the policyholder's last known address at the beginning of a certain grace period and at least 30 days before the termination of coverage.

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Title

Insurance - Universal and Variable Life Insurance - Notice

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2020-03-17 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 134 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 7) [PASS]
2020-01-28 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 46 N: 0 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]

History

DateChamberAction
2020-05-08SenateEnacted under Article II, Section 17(c) of the Maryland Constitution - Chapter 527
2020-03-18SenateReturned Passed
2020-03-17HouseThird Reading Passed (134-0)
2020-03-16HouseFavorable Adopted Second Reading Passed
2020-03-16HouseFavorable Report by Health and Government Operations
2020-03-15HouseHearing 3/16 at 11:00 a.m.
2020-03-15HouseHearing canceled
2020-03-14HouseHearing 3/17 at 1:00 p.m.
2020-01-29HouseReferred Health and Government Operations
2020-01-28SenateThird Reading Passed (46-0)
2020-01-24SenateSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
2020-01-24SenateFavorable with Amendments {517974/1 Adopted
2020-01-23SenateFavorable with Amendments Report by Finance
2019-12-19SenateHearing 1/16 at 1:00 p.m.
2020-01-08SenateFirst Reading Finance
2019-09-16SenatePre-filed

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
Insurance16219(n/a)See Bill Text

Maryland State Sources


Bill Comments

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