Relates to pet insurance
This bill establishes new regulations for pet insurance policies covering veterinary expenses in New York. It prohibits insurers from excluding coverage for pre-existing conditions, congenital disorders, hereditary conditions, or chronic conditions. The bill requires clear disclosure of policy terms, limits waiting periods for accident coverage to one day, mandates annual deductibles (not per-incident), and bans exclusions of legal remedies or binding arbitration. It applies to all pet insurance policies marketed to New York residents starting in 2026, affecting both insurers and pet owners.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
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