Relates to business interruption insurance
This bill updates New York's insurance laws to formally recognize business interruption insurance as a standard type of coverage. It defines this insurance as protection against financial losses from business closures caused by property damage, violence on the premises, or government orders. The legislation also adjusts licensing rules to allow brokers to sell policies from out-of-state insurers that are not licensed in New York and sets specific capital requirements for companies offering this coverage. These changes aim to expand the availability of insurance options for businesses facing operational disruptions.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced May 16, 2024
Last action Jun 4, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2024
How they voted
20–0
Passed
Total votes 20
Jun 4, 2024
D
Democratic13
100% Yea
R
Republican7
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
1
Committee
2
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 4, 2024
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (20-0)
senate
May 16, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Shelley Mayer
DDemocratic/Working Families
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