Provides for the issuance of pet insurance
This bill defines "pet insurance" in New York's insurance law as coverage for accidents and illnesses of pets, distinct from animal insurance. It requires insurers to clearly disclose key terms like preexisting conditions (including chronic, congenital, or hereditary conditions), exclusions, and policy limitations before sale. Insurers must also provide a 30-day "free look" period during which pet owners can return policies for a full refund without explanation. The law mandates transparent disclosure of claim payment methods and benefit schedules to help consumers understand coverage details.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Jun 9, 2025
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What changed between versions
S5324
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S5324A
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4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to add a committee discharge and amendment status, update the bill number to S5324-A, and modify the definition of 'pet insurance' to clarify it is not considered animal insurance. The substantive definitions of pet insurance terms remain unchanged from the original version.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on amending the insurance law to regulate pet insurance, with no changes to applicability or coverage requirements.
DEFINITION
Added clarification that 'pet insurance' is not considered 'animal insurance' as defined in paragraph eleven of the subsection
REQUIREMENT
Added committee discharge and amendment status indicating the bill was amended and recommitted to the Committee on Insurance
TECHNICAL
Updated bill number from S5324 to S5324-A to reflect amendment status
Minor formatting adjustment to the introductory text of the act
Floor votes · Senate Jun 9, 2025
How they voted
21–0
Passed
Total votes 21
Jun 9, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican7
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jun 9, 2025
Committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (21-0)
senate
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 5324A
upper
May 21, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jeremy Cooney
DDemocratic/Working Families
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