Bill > A08519

This bill introduces two key provisions to support victims in civil claims related to child sexual abuse, adult survivors of sexual abuse, and sex trafficking. First, the bill requires insurers to provide detailed insurance policy information within 30 days of a written request from a claimant or their attorney, including the insurer's name, names of insured parties, liability coverage limits, and any potential policy defenses. Insurers must also provide a complete copy of the insurance policy. Second, the bill protects victims by prohibiting any party from compelling a claimant to provide sworn testimony about their immigration status in civil actions involving sex trafficking or related penal code violations. This means that a victim's immigration status cannot be used as a factor in these legal proceedings, which could help encourage more victims to come forward and seek justice without fear of immigration-related consequences. The bill aims to remove barriers to legal recourse for survivors of sexual abuse and trafficking by increasing transparency in insurance coverage and protecting victims from potential immigration-related intimidation.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A8519