S 9941 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Prohibits insurers from refusing to renew a policy on certain automobiles used for volunteer social service transportation

This bill prevents insurance companies from denying policy renewals or issuing new policies solely because a privately owned vehicle is used for volunteer firefighting or nonprofit social service transportation. It directly affects individuals and organizations that rely on these vehicles for charitable or government-mandated transport duties, ensuring they are not penalized at the insurance stage for their volunteer work. The law requires insurers to evaluate these applications based on standard risk factors rather than the vehicle's specific use for public service. This change aims to remove financial barriers for those providing essential community support through volunteer efforts.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 16, 2026 Last action Jun 3, 2026
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Jamaal Bailey
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