SB739Introduced in the Senate
Climate Change, Homeowner's Insurance, and Emergency Management - Study
Introduced by Benjamin Kramer, District 19
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 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.
Where it stands
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 696
May 26, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Third Reading Passed · April 13, 2026
30
Yes
13
No
4
Absent or Not Voting
47 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Mike McKay | 1 | No |
| Paul Corderman | 2 | No |
| Karen Lewis Young | 3 | Yes |
| William Folden | 4 | No |
| Justin Ready | 5 | No |
| Johnny Salling | 6 | No |
| J.B. Jennings | 7 | No |
| Carl Jackson | 8 | Yes |
| Katie Hester | 9 | Yes |
| Benjamin Brooks | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
First Reading Finance
Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
Favorable with Amendments {193029/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (29-11)
Referred Environment and Transportation Judiciary
Hearing 4/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Environment and Transportation)
Favorable with Amendments Report by Environment and Transportation
Favorable with Amendments {203329/1 Adopted
Second Reading Passed with Amendments
Third Reading Passed (102-36)
Senate Concurs House Amendments
Third Reading Passed (30-13)
Passed Enrolled
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 696
Verify the information
- Official page on the Maryland Legislature website
- Favorable with Amendments 193029/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Favorable with Amendments 203329/1 Adopted (amendment)
- Vote - Senate - Committee - Finance (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Environment and Transportation (supplement)
- Vote - House - Committee - Judiciary (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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