A 10218 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Extends certain provisions of law relating to catastrophic or reinsurance coverage issued to certain small groups

This bill permanently extends special insurance coverage rules for small businesses and organizations that purchase catastrophic or reinsurance plans. It directly affects small groups currently relying on these provisions, which previously had a 13-year expiration date. The key change removes the automatic expiration, making the coverage rules permanent without a sunset date. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Bill status passed both 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Jun 2026
Assembly Passage
Jun 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Jun 2, 2026
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A10218 A10218A · 1 edit
MINOR
This bill amends the expiration timeline for two insurance laws providing catastrophic or reinsurance coverage to small groups. The primary change extends the duration these laws remain in effect from thirteen years to sixteen years, ensuring continued coverage for longer periods. No changes were made to the eligibility criteria, funding amounts, or the specific types of coverage provided.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains unchanged regarding which groups or insurers are covered; only the duration of the law's validity has been extended.
TIMELINE

Extended the automatic expiration date for the insurance coverage laws from thirteen years to sixteen years after they become law.

Floor votes · Senate Jun 2, 2026 · Assembly Jun 1, 2026

How they voted

610
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Jun 2, 2026
D Democratic41
39 Yea 2
95% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
15
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Amendments
2
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
Jun 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 1, 2026
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
May 29, 2026
Committee
REFERENCE CHANGED TO WAYS AND MEANS
lower
May 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 10218A
lower
May 27, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors