MD LEG Car Towing Insurer Of Record


On Mar. 29, MD LEG passed bill on electronic notification of towing.


  • MD LEG passed bill to permit person towing a vehicle to notify insurer electronically.
  • Amends MD LEG 21-10A-04(a)(3), Transportation on towing or removal of a vehicle.
  • Bill Provisions
  • Authorizes a person who undertakes the towing of a vehicle to notify insurer of record electronically if that form of notice is agreed to by the tower and the insurer of record.
  • This arrangement must be agreed to prior in writing or by electronic communication.
  • Legislative History
  • On Jan. 10, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Jan. 20, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
  • On Feb. 21, 2024, bill introduced in House; on Mar. 29, 2024, bill passed in House.
  • Effectiveness
  • Upon becoming law, bill to come into effect on Oct. 1, 2024.
  • May 2024 MD LEG Reported Approved
  • On May 9, 2024, MD LEG reported governor approved bill as Chapter 601.

Regulators MD LEG
Entity Types Ins
Reference Ch 601, 5/9/2024; Bill, SB0149, 3/29/2024; Citation: MD LEG 21-10A-04;
Functions Legal; Operations
Countries United States of America
Category
State
Products Insurance; Insurance-Property
Regions Am
Rule Type Final
Rule Date 3/29/2024
Effective Date 10/1/2024
Rule Id 206977
Linked to N/A
Reg. Last Update 5/9/2024
Report Section US Insurance

Last substantive update on 04/05/2024