SB 351 Maryland Senate · 2026 Regular Session

Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Programs That Measure the Operation of an Insured Vehicle

SB 351 requires Maryland auto insurers to disclose when they use programs that track driving behavior (like speed or braking) and establish clear processes for policyholders to correct errors in that data. It limits the types and amount of driving data insurers can collect, bans using such data to cancel policies or refuse renewals, and prohibits insurers from raising premiums in increments of less than six months after a policy starts. The law also mandates insurers to adopt governance plans to prevent unfair discrimination in how driving data affects rates. These changes apply to all private passenger vehicle insurance policies in Maryland, taking effect October 1, 2026.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Mar 26, 2026
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What changed between versions

First - Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Programs That Measure the Operation of an Insured Vehicle Third - Private Passenger Motor Vehicle Insurance - Use of Programs That Measure the Operation of an Insured Vehicle · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to change its legislative approach from repealing and reenacting an existing insurance section to adding new provisions to existing sections. This shift expands the bill's scope by adding new disclosure and governance requirements for telematics programs while maintaining the original prohibition on using such data to deny coverage. The amendment also clarifies the relationship between different insurance sections and adds a favorable committee report indicating the bill has been approved with amendments.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from solely repealing and reenacting Section 27-501(t) to adding provisions to both Sections 12-307 and 19-521, thereby broadening the legislative amendments to cover more insurance code sections.
REQUIREMENT

Changed the legislative mechanism from repealing and reenacting Section 27-501(t) to adding provisions to Sections 12-307 and 19-521, expanding the bill's scope beyond a single insurance section.

Added a favorable committee report and Senate adoption status, indicating the bill has been approved by the Senate with amendments.

Modified the introductory language to clarify that the bill adds to existing insurance sections rather than solely repealing and reenacting one section.

TECHNICAL

Minor formatting changes to bill headers and page numbering that do not affect substantive policy.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 22, 2026

How they voted

3213
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 49
Feb 22, 2026
D Democratic36
32 Yea 4
88% Yea
R Republican13
13 Nay
100% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Mar 6, 2026
Committee
Referred Judiciary
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third Reading Passed
upper
Mar 3, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments {
upper
Mar 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
Favorable with Amendments Report by Finance
upper
Feb 22, 2026
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (32-13-4)
senate
Jan 23, 2026
Committee
First Reading Finance
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
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Photo of Alonzo Washington
Alonzo Washington
DDemocratic
MD
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