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MD HB1387
MD HB1387Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund - Fund Producer Minimum Commission Rate - Repeal
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Introduced
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
In Committee
02/13/2026
02/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing the minimum commission rate of 10% of the total premium that the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund is required to pay to a fund producer of a policyholder to whom a policy is issued for private passenger auto insurance.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to repeal a specific requirement for the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund (MAIF), which is an entity that provides auto insurance in Maryland. Currently, MAIF is mandated to pay a "fund producer" – essentially an insurance agent or broker who sells policies – a commission of at least 10% of the total premium for private passenger auto insurance policies it issues. The bill removes this minimum commission rate, allowing the Fund to determine the commission rate for these policies, though it will still be capped at a maximum of 15% of the total premium. This change, which will take effect on October 1, 2026, gives MAIF more flexibility in setting commission rates for its agents and brokers.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Derrick Coley (D)*,
Scott Phillips (D),
Mike Rogers (D),
Malcolm Ruff (D),
Sean Stinnett (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Last Action
House Judiciary Hearing (13:00:00 3/10/2026 ) (on 03/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB1387?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb1387f.pdf |
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