A 8276 New York Assembly · 2023 Regular Session

Provides for the issuance of pet insurance

This bill establishes a legal framework for pet insurance by defining specific terms like "preexisting condition" and "chronic condition" within the state insurance law. It requires insurers to clearly disclose policy details, such as exclusions, waiting periods, and how claim payments are calculated, to ensure consumers understand their coverage. Additionally, the legislation grants applicants a 30-day "free look" period to return a policy for a full refund if they are not satisfied, provided no claims have been filed. Although the bill passed the Senate, it was ultimately vetoed by the Governor and did not become law.
Bill status vetoed 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
May 2024
Assembly Passage
May 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Vetoed
Nov 2024
Introduced Nov 27, 2023 Vetoed Nov 22, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 5, 2024 · Assembly May 30, 2024

How they voted

59–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 62
Jun 5, 2024
D Democratic41
39 Yea 2
95% Yea
R Republican21
20 Yea 1
95% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Amendments
1
Nov 22, 2024
Amended
TABLED
lower
Nov 22, 2024
Vetoed
VETOED MEMO.39
lower
Jun 5, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 30, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
May 30, 2024
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
May 22, 2024
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jan 3, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
Nov 27, 2023
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors