Bill > S07709

This bill amends the New York insurance law to provide alternative forms of identification for individuals seeking renters insurance. Currently, many insurance companies require a social security number to obtain a policy, which can be challenging for individuals who do not have one. Under this new legislation, insurers would be required to accept municipal identification cards or other state or local government-issued identification cards as valid forms of identification for renters insurance. Additionally, insurers may require a notarized copy of the rental lease that is signed by the property owner, property management firm, and the insured person as proof of identity. This change aims to make renters insurance more accessible to a broader range of individuals, including immigrants, students, and others who might not have a traditional social security number, by providing more flexible identification options.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7709