Maryland Legislation

A hearing is scheduled for HB 1199 to be held on March 9th at 2:00pm at the House Building (6 Bladen St.) in Annapolis. This will determine if the bill will move forward for amendments. The amendments are proposed to Delegate Malone by WMABA and other stakeholders.

Please call the office to attend the hearing and get the discussion points.

 
The Maryland collision repair industry is experiencing tremendous negative effects of last year's Total Loss bill (75% threshold change). It affects not only repairers, but every driver in Maryland who has been involved in an accident.
 
WMABA, with our lobbying firm Alexander & Cleaver, is negotiating with the MVA on the regulations as well as investigating options for legislation. These efforts need your support! Read below for details.
 
The first car that doesn't leave your shop will pay you back!!! 
 
How You Can Help
You can support these efforts in two ways.
  • We need financial support. Any amount you can give towards these activities will help us continue on into the future - this may be a several year endeavor.
     
  • Once finalized, we need you to send in a support letter to your delegate and senator to raise awareness of our issues, and so that they can further understand our viable and professional industry.

The following links will give further information about the current legislative efforts in Maryland:

 

~ Repairer Legislative Support Flyer

~ Explanation of Need for Support

 

 

Click Here for Maryland Code regarding Unfair Claims Settlement Practices

Click Here for Maryland Code regarding Insurance Prohibited Acts