HB 1216·MD·house
Insurance – Certificates of Guarantee for County Bond Requirements – All Counties
Signed into LawFiled Feb 11, 2026
Sponsor: Phillips
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Approved by the Governor - Chapter 749
May 26, 2026
Summary
The bill expands the ability to use certificates of guarantee—documents issued by approved contractor associations—to satisfy county bond requirements to all Maryland counties. Counties may honor these certificates but are not forced to do so. This gives local governments flexibility in how they meet bonding rules for public projects.
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