# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 5. Limitations, Prohibited Actions, and Immunities

### Subtitle 11. Structured Settlements

#### Section 5-1101.1

The General Assembly finds and declares that it is necessary to regulate transfers of structured settlement payment rights to:

(1) Ensure that the transfers are effectuated on fair and reasonable terms and are in the best interests of payees; and

(2) Protect payees against deceptive practices.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)