STATE BILLMD SB 739PASSED

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

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.

Status: Passed; Signed or otherwise enacted
Status date: May 26, 2026; 170 days ago
Current chamber: Senate
Session: 2026 Regular Session

MD SB 739 · PassedMay 26

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Bill details

Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 696 · May 26, 2026

Sponsor

BKBenjamin KramerSenator · Democrat · SD-019Primary sponsor

Bill history

Newest first.

May 26, 2026Approved by the Governor - Chapter 696Senate

Apr 13, 2026Passed EnrolledSenate

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (30-13)Senate

Apr 13, 2026Senate Concurs House AmendmentsSenate

Apr 13, 2026Third Reading Passed (102-36)House

Apr 9, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsHouse

Apr 9, 2026Favorable with Amendments {203329/1 AdoptedHouse

Apr 8, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and TransportationHouse

Show 8 earlier actions

Mar 25, 2026Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)House

Mar 23, 2026Referred Environment and Transportation JudiciaryHouse

Mar 20, 2026Third Reading Passed (29-11)Senate

Mar 20, 2026Second Reading Passed with AmendmentsSenate

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments {193029/1 AdoptedSenate

Mar 20, 2026Favorable with Amendments Report by FinanceSenate

Feb 11, 2026Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.Senate

Feb 6, 2026First Reading FinanceSenate

Recorded votes

Third Reading PassedMar 20, 2026 · Senate · 29 yea · 11 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · House · 102 yea · 36 nayPassed

Third Reading PassedApr 13, 2026 · Senate · 30 yea · 13 nayPassed

Subjects

Insurance - Other than Health
Environment
Construction
Counties
Emergency Management, Department of
Emergencies
Environment, Department of the
Environmental Matters
Evaluations and Reviews
Insurance Administration
Insurance
Legislators
Natural Resources, Department of
Plans and Proposals
Real Property
Reports
Revenue and Taxes
Standards and Best Practices
State Universities and Colleges
studies

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