Bill > A00644

This bill provides a reduction in insurance premium charges for volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel who successfully complete the Emergency Vehicle Operator's Course (EVOC) as part of their training. Specifically, the bill allows insurance companies to offer an actuarially appropriate premium reduction for these individuals for a three-year period after completing the course. The reduction is only applicable to motor vehicle liability and collision insurance, and only for courses that involve actual classroom instruction with a minimum number of hours as determined by the department of motor vehicles. The bill explicitly excludes self-instruction defensive driving courses from qualifying for the premium reduction. The legislation aims to incentivize and support volunteer emergency personnel by providing a financial benefit for completing professional training that enhances their skills in operating emergency vehicles. The bill will take effect immediately, with some technical provisions related to the amendment of existing insurance law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A644