Maryland legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Maryland HB1219: Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study
Status: Signed into law, May 26, 2026
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 its report to the General Assembly addressing the current state of the National Flood Insurance Program and the private flood insurance market and recommendations on the how the State can incentivize residents to invest in home protection from extreme weather events; etc.
What the bill says
An act concerning Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study FOR the purpose of 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; and generally relating to a study on the relationship between climate change, homeowner's insurance, and emergency management.
From the enrolled text, June 3, 2026:
AN ACT concerning Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study FOR the purpose of 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; and generally relating to a study on the relationship between climate change, homeowner's insurance, and emergency management. SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF MARYLAND, That: (a) The University System of Maryland shall conduct a study to evaluate the relationship between climate change, the availability and price of homeowner's insurance, and emergency and disaster preparedness. (b) The University System of Maryland shall conduct the study required under subsection (a) of this section in coordination with and oversight by: (1) one member of the Senate of Maryland, appointed by the President of the Senate; (2) one member of the House of Delegates, appointed by the Speaker of the House; (3) the Department of Natural Resources; (4) the Department of the Environment; (5) the Maryland Department of Emergency Management; (6) the Maryland Insurance Administration; (7) a County Emergency Manager, appointed by the Maryland Association of Counties; and (8) a Municipal Emergency Manager, appointed by the Maryland Municipal League; and (9) a representative of the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland, designated by the Independent Insurance Agents of Maryland. Ch. 697 …
Sponsors
- David Fraser-Hidalgo (D, 15) · primary sponsor
- Dylan Behler (D, 30A)
- Regina Boyce (D, HD-043)
- Linda Foley (D, 15)
- Marvin Holmes (D, HD-023B)
- Robbyn Lewis (D, 46)
- Dana Stein (D, 11B)
- Natalie Ziegler (D, 9A)
Latest actions
- : Approved by the Governor - Chapter 697
- : Passed Enrolled
- : Third Reading Passed (97-33)
- : House Concurs Senate Amendments
- : Third Reading Passed (28-13)
- : Second Reading Passed with Amendments
- : Favorable with Amendments {283921/1 Adopted
- : Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
- : Referred Finance
- : Third Reading Passed (100-34)
Votes
- Third Reading Passed (97-33) (April 10, 2026): 97 yea, 33 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (28-13) (April 9, 2026): 28 yea, 13 nay, passed
- Third Reading Passed (100-34) (March 23, 2026): 100 yea, 34 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1219?
- HB1219 is a bill in the Maryland Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study.
- What does HB1219 do?
- In its own words: An act concerning Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study FOR the purpose of 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; and generally relating to a study on the relationship between climate change, homeowner's insurance, and emergency management.
- What is the status of HB1219?
- Signed into law as of May 26, 2026. Latest action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 697 (May 26, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1219?
- David Fraser-Hidalgo (D, 15), with 7 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1219?
- On the Maryland Legislature website: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/hb1219?ys=2026RS
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