HB1219Introduced in the House of Delegates
Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study
Introduced by David Fraser-hidalgo, District 15
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 697
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
House of DelegatesStage: Third Reading Passed · April 10, 2026
97
Yes
33
No
11
Absent or Not Voting
141 delegates recorded in this House of Delegates vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each delegate voted
| Delegate | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Buckel | 1 | Not Voting |
| Terry Baker | 1 | No |
| Jim Hinebaugh | 1 | No |
| William Wivell | 2 | No |
| William Valentine | 2 | No |
| Matthew Schindler | 2 | Yes |
| Ken Kerr | 3 | Yes |
| Kris Fair | 3 | Yes |
| Karen Simpson | 3 | Yes |
| Barrie Ciliberti | 4 | Not Voting |
Bill history
First Reading Environment and Transportation and Judiciary
Hearing 3/04 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {223722/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (100-34)
Referred Finance
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {283921/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (28-13)
House Concurs Senate Amendments
Third Reading Passed (97-33)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 697
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 223722/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 283921/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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