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Maryland General Assembly · HB1216 · Approved by the Governor - Chapter 749 (Chapter 749)

Insurance – Certificates of Guarantee for County Bond Requirements – All Counties

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Officially: “Insurance – Certificates of Guarantee for County Bond Requirements – All Counties Read the full text

2026 session

What it does

Authorizing all counties, rather than only certain counties, to honor certificates of guarantee that are issued by certain associations or on behalf of certain contractors in order to satisfy certain county bond requirements; and providing that a county is not required under certain provisions of law to honor certain certificates of guarantee.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.

Where it is

First reading, house of origin · Feb 10, 2026
Hearing · Mar 4, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable · Mar 19, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 6, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Mar 7, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Mar 5, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 7, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 19, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 23, 2026

The numbers

1
sponsor on the bill

Sponsors

Delegate Phillips
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 749 (as of Aug 30, 2026).