Bill > HB994

This bill, known as the "Don't You Worry (Wurie) Act," establishes the Sellers of Travel Services Registration Fund as a dedicated, non-lapsing fund within the Maryland Department of Labor to cover the costs associated with regulating travel services. The bill mandates that any investment earnings from this fund will be directed to the State's General Fund. It also requires the Secretary of Labor to annually assess the department's costs related to travel service regulation, allowing the Department to then set appropriate fees for providers. Furthermore, any entity acting as a "seller of travel" – defined as a person or business that arranges or provides travel services like reservations, tickets, or tours and receives payment for them – must annually file proof of professional liability and errors and omissions insurance totaling at least $1,000,000 to protect consumers from potential mistakes or negligence.