Maryland Senate Bill 739

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Completed Legislative Action
Sponsorship: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1)
Status: Passed on May 26 2026 - 100% progression
Action: 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 696
Text: Latest bill text (Chaptered) [PDF]

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 July 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.

Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study

Sen. Benjamin Kramer [D]

2026-04-13 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 30 N: 13 NV: 4 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2026-04-13 - House - Third Reading Passed (Y: 102 N: 36 NV: 2 Abs: 1) [PASS]
2026-03-20 - Senate - Third Reading Passed (Y: 29 N: 11 NV: 2 Abs: 5) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2026-05-26	Senate	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 696
2026-04-13	Senate	Passed Enrolled
2026-04-13	Senate	Third Reading Passed (30-13)
2026-04-13	Senate	Senate Concurs House Amendments
2026-04-13	House	Third Reading Passed (102-36)
2026-04-09	House	Second Reading Passed with Amendments
2026-04-09	House	Favorable with Amendments {203329/1 Adopted
2026-04-08	House	Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
2026-03-25	House	Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
2026-03-23	House	Referred Environment and Transportation Judiciary
2026-03-20	Senate	Third Reading Passed (29-11)
2026-03-20	Senate	Second Reading Passed with Amendments
2026-03-20	Senate	Favorable with Amendments {193029/1 Adopted
2026-03-20	Senate	Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
2026-02-11	Senate	Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2026-02-06	Senate	First Reading Finance

HB1219 (Crossfiled) 2026-05-26 - Approved by the Governor - Chapter 697

Type	Source
Summary	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0739?ys=2026RS
Text	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0739f.pdf
Text	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0739t.pdf
Text	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/sb/sb0739e.pdf
Text	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/Chapters_noln/CH_696_sb0739e.pdf
Amendment	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0739_19302901.pdf
Amendment	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/amds/bil_0009/sb0739_20332901.pdf
Supplement	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0739_fin.pdf
Supplement	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0739_ent.pdf
Supplement	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes_comm/sb0739_jud.pdf
Roll Call	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes/Senate/0622.pdf
Roll Call	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes/House/1513.pdf
Roll Call	https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/votes/Senate/1301.pdf