MABE Insurance
2025 Legislative Bill Tracking
Monday, December 8, 2025 4:00 AM

Bill (Crossfile)	Bill Title & Upcoming Hearings	Sponsor	Status	Notes
HB 102 (SB 225)	Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Revisions	Chair, Economic Matters Committee	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 363 (5/6)	House Bill 102, titled "Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Application Year and Participation of Self-Employed Individuals," proposes changes to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program in Maryland. Key provisions include: - Requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt regulations establishing an optional self-employed enrollment program for the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program. - Repealing certain requirements related to the payment of contributions to the Program by participating self-employed individuals. - Excluding participating self-employed individuals from certain provisions of law governing the payment of benefits under the Program. - Altering the definition of "application year" for purposes of the Program. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025. You can find more details
HB 113 (SB 584)	Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Personal Injury and Wrongful Death	Ziegler	In the House - Hearing 2/19 at 11:00 a.m. (2/17)	House Bill 113, titled "Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Personal Injury and Wrongful Death," proposes changes to the limitations on noneconomic damages in civil actions in Maryland. Key provisions include: - Repealing certain limitations on noneconomic damages in civil actions for personal injury or wrongful death. - Generally relating to noneconomic damages. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.
HB 193 (SB 219)	Uninsured Employers' Fund - Assessments and Special Monitor	Chair, Economic Matters Committee	Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) (5/16)	House Bill 193, also known as the "Uninsured Employers' Fund - Additional Assessment on Awards and Settlements - Amount": Purpose: The bill aims to alter the additional percentage the Uninsured Employers' Fund Board may direct the Workers' Compensation Commission to assess on awards and settlements if the Board determines that the reserves of the Fund are inadequate to meet anticipated losses. Key Changes: Allows the Board to direct the Commission to assess up to an additional 2% on awards and settlements, instead of the previous 1%. Specifies that the assessment applies to awards for permanent disability or death, including disfigurement or mutilation, and amounts payable under settlement agreements approved by the Commission. Excludes certain medical benefits from the assessment if they meet specific criteria.
HB 456	Civil Actions - Child Nonsexual Abuse and Neglect - Damages and Statute of Limitations	Spiegel	In the House - Hearing 2/13 at 1:00 p.m. (1/27)	House Bill 456, titled "Civil Actions - Child Nonsexual Abuse and Neglect - Damages and Statute of Limitations," proposes changes to the statute of limitations and damages in civil actions related to child nonsexual abuse and neglect in Maryland. Key provisions include: - Establishing a statute of limitations for civil actions related to child nonsexual abuse and neglect. - Setting a limitation of $1,500,000 on noneconomic damages that may be awarded under the Act. - Allowing a party to appeal an interlocutory order under certain circumstances. - Applying the Act prospectively and retroactively to certain actions barred by a previous statute of limitations. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.
HB 824	Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Covered Individuals - Alternatively Qualified Individuals	Stewart	In the House - Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters (2/19)	House Bill 824, titled "Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Covered Individuals - Alternatively Qualified Individuals," proposes changes to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program in Maryland. Key provisions include: - Expanding the program to provide benefits to alternatively qualified individuals who care for or bond with a child under certain circumstances. - Requiring employers to allow alternatively qualified individuals receiving benefits to take unpaid leave from employment. - Altering the date for the Secretary of Labor to begin conducting cost analyses of the program. - Establishing conditions for reinstating expired certifications and mandating continuing education requirements for expanded function dental assistants. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.
HB 1099	Civil Actions - Punitive Damage Awards - Surcharge	Clippinger	In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 3:00 p.m. (3/4)	Key Provisions: Punitive Damages: Allows punitive damages in civil actions only if the plaintiff proves by clear and convincing evidence that the defendant acted with gross negligence. Defines "gross negligence" as disregard for the rights or safety of others, characterized by willful misconduct, repeated misconduct, malicious intent, or other severe conduct. Surcharge on Punitive Damages: Requires the State Court Administrator to assess a surcharge equal to 50% of an award of punitive damages. The surcharge is to be paid by the defendant and deposited into the Blueprint for Maryland's Future Fund. Prohibits informing the jury about the surcharge. The surcharge is assessed at the conclusion of all proceedings related to the civil action. Effective Date: October 1, 2025
HB 1194	Public Schools - Injury Incidents - Requirements for Tracking and Reporting	Tomlinson	In the House - Hearing 3/05 at 1:15 p.m. (Ways and Means) (3/5)
HB 1378	Civil Actions - Child Sexual Abuse	Wilson	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 104 (4/22)
HB 1404	Workers' Compensation - Rehabilitation Practitioners - Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical	McComas	In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (3/5)	Purpose: To authorize licensed certified social workers-clinical to register as rehabilitation practitioners. Key Provisions: Rehabilitation Practitioner Definition: Expands the definition of "rehabilitation practitioner" to include licensed certified social workers-clinical. Supervision Requirements: Exempts licensed certified social workers-clinical from certain supervision requirements that apply to other rehabilitation practitioners. Regulatory Authority: Grants the Commission the authority to adopt and enforce rules regarding the standards of practice for rehabilitation counselors and vocational evaluators. Violation Consequences: Establishes that violations of rules by rehabilitation practitioners can result in denial, suspension, or revocation of registration. Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
HB 1455	Workers' Compensation - Average Weekly Wage - Multiple Employers	Arentz	In the House - Hearing 3/11 at 1:00 p.m. (3/5)	Purpose: To adjust the calculation of average weekly wages for workers' compensation claims for employees with multiple employers at the time of their accidental personal injury. Key Provisions: Combining Wages: Requires that the average weekly wages from all employments of a covered employee who was concurrently employed by more than one employer at the time of the accidental personal injury be combined for the purposes of computing the average weekly wage. Employer Reimbursement: Provides that the Subsequent Injury Fund or the Uninsured Employers' Fund reimburse an employer for compensation paid based on wages from other employment. Recalculation of Wages: Requires the recalculation of average weekly wages for certain covered employees under this Act. Effective Date: October 1, 2025.
HB 1503	State Personnel - Paid Family and Medical Leave	Chair, Appropriations Committee	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 606 (5/20)
SB 219 (HB 193)	Uninsured Employers' Fund - Assessments and Special Monitor	Chair, Finance Committee	Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) (5/16)	The bill proposes changes to the Uninsured Employers' Fund in Maryland. It aims to alter the additional percentage that the Uninsured Employers' Fund Board can direct the Workers' Compensation Commission to assess on awards and settlements. This change is proposed if the Board determines that the reserves of the Fund are inadequate to meet anticipated losses. The bill also includes amendments to the existing law to reflect these changes.
SB 225 (HB 102)	Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Application Year and Participation of Self-Employed Individuals	Chair, Finance Committee	In the Senate - Hearing 1/29 at 1:00 p.m. (1/14)	Senate Bill 225, titled "Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Application Year and Participation of Self-Employed Individuals," proposes changes to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program in Maryland. Key provisions include: - Requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt regulations by July 1, 2027, establishing an optional self-employed enrollment program, including contribution amounts, benefit amounts, and enrollment procedures. - Repealing existing requirements for self-employed individuals to participate in the program and making conforming changes. - Altering the definition of "application year" to mean the 12-month period beginning on the Sunday of the calendar week in which leave begins, instead of when benefits are approved. The act is set to take effect on June 1, 2025.
SB 227	Workers' Compensation - Payment From Uninsured Employers' Fund - Revisions	Chair, Finance Committee	Vetoed by the Governor (Policy) (5/16)	Senate Bill 227 proposes changes to the Uninsured Employers' Fund in Maryland. It aims to alter the process by which an award is payable from the Fund. The bill requires the Workers' Compensation Commission to make the Fund a party to a claim filed against an uninsured employer. It also authorizes a covered employee or their dependents to apply to the Director of the Fund for payment. Additionally, the bill includes amendments related to notice of claims, raising of issues, payment of awards, and reimbursement of awards. The Fund is required to pay certain additional awards under specific circumstances. The bill generally relates to the Uninsured Employers' Fund and its operations
SB 306	Workers' Compensation - Prescription Drug and Pharmaceutical Services - Reimbursements	Beidle	In the House - Hearing 3/26 at 1:00 p.m. (3/19)	Senate Bill 306, titled "Workers' Compensation - Prescription Drug and Pharmaceutical Services - Reimbursements," proposes changes to the regulation of fees and charges for the reimbursement of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical services under workers' compensation in Maryland. Key provisions include: - Requiring the State Workers' Compensation Commission to regulate fees and other charges for the reimbursements of prescription drugs and pharmaceutical services. - Limiting covered reimbursements to a cost index or indexes. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.
SB 355	Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program - Delay of Implementation	Hershey	In the Senate - Hearing 2/05 at 2:00 p.m. (1/20)	Senate Bill 355 proposes to delay the implementation of the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program in Maryland. The bill aims to change the dates for the payment of contributions and the submission of claims for benefits under the program. Specifically, it alters the start dates from July 1, 2025, to July 1, 2027, and adjusts other related deadlines accordingly. The bill generally relates to the Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program and its implementation timeline.
SB 547	Commission to Study Health Insurance Pooling - Establishment	James	Approved by the Governor - Chapter 741 (5/20)	Senate Bill 547, titled "Commission to Study Health Insurance Pooling - Establishment," proposes the creation of a commission to study the pooling of public employee health insurance purchasing in Maryland. Key provisions include: - Establishing the Commission to Study Health Insurance Pooling to maximize value and efficiency while maintaining a broad package of benefits and reasonable premiums for public employees. - Studying the pooling of health insurance purchasing between the State, counties, municipal corporations, and county boards of education. - Analyzing the fiscal impacts and identifying barriers to successful implementation. - Making legislative or regulatory recommendations based on the study's findings. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and will remain effective until June 30, 2027.
SB 584 (HB 113)	Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Personal Injury and Wrongful Death	Waldstreicher	In the Senate - Hearing 2/11 at 1:00 p.m. (1/30)	Senate Bill 584, titled "Civil Actions - Noneconomic Damages - Personal Injury and Wrongful Death," proposes changes to the limitations on noneconomic damages in civil actions in Maryland. Key provisions include: - Repealing certain limitations on noneconomic damages in civil actions for personal injury or wrongful death. - Generally relating to noneconomic damages. The act is set to take effect on October 1, 2025.