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Introduced
01/25/2024
01/25/2024
In Committee
04/03/2024
04/03/2024
Crossed Over
03/18/2024
03/18/2024
Passed
04/04/2024
04/04/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/16/2024
05/16/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishing requirements and prohibitions for pet insurance policies that are issued to a resident of the State or are sold, solicited, negotiated, or offered in the State, including disclosure requirements and requirements and prohibitions related to wellness programs; and requiring the Maryland Insurance Administration, on or before June 1, 2025, to develop informational material about pet insurance policies that may be disseminated to and posted by veterinary practitioners.
AI Summary
This bill establishes requirements and prohibitions for pet insurance policies issued to Maryland residents or sold, solicited, negotiated, or offered in the state. It defines key terms like "preexisting condition," "chronic condition," and "orthopedic condition," and requires pet insurers to disclose policy exclusions, limitations, and claim payment methodologies. The bill also prohibits pet insurers from requiring wellness program participation to purchase a policy, and requires the Maryland Insurance Administration to develop informational material about pet insurance policies for veterinary practitioners. The bill applies to all pet insurance policies issued, delivered, or renewed in Maryland on or after January 1, 2025.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 740 (on 05/16/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0647?ys=2024RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/Chapters_noln/CH_740_hb0647t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0647_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0647t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 993226/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/amds/bil_0007/hb0647_99322601.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0647_ent.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/votes_comm/hb0647_ecm.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2024RS/bills/hb/hb0647f.pdf |
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