Bill > S07221

This bill extends certain legal protections and exemptions for medical malpractice insurance companies in New York through December 31, 2028, instead of the previously set expiration date of December 31, 2025. Specifically, the bill amends two sections of the insurance law: first, it instructs the superintendent of insurance to continue exempting certain stock and non-stock insurance companies from specific regulations through 2028, and second, it prevents applications for rehabilitation or liquidation of domestic medical malpractice insurers from being made on certain grounds until the end of 2028. Medical malpractice insurance is a type of professional liability insurance that protects healthcare providers against claims of negligence or harm caused to patients during medical treatment. By extending these provisions, the bill provides continued regulatory flexibility and stability for medical malpractice insurers in New York, which could help maintain insurance market conditions and potentially keep insurance costs more predictable for healthcare providers.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7221