Maryland House Bill 1046, signed into law on April 22, 2025, and effective October 1, 2025, protects consumers by prohibiting certain practices, including:

• Mechanical repair contracts cannot exclude coverage solely because a technical service bulletin identifies the issue
• Vehicle Service Contract obligors/providers denying claims solely based on repairs being listed in technical service bulletins

This law significantly protects consumers by preventing certain coverage exclusions in vehicle service contracts.

Full Text: https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/fnotes/bil_0006/hb1046.pdf