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NY A10279
NY A10279Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse.
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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the insurance law, relating to prohibiting insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse
AI Summary
This bill amends existing insurance law to prohibit insurers from discriminating against policyholders based on their marital status after the death of their spouse, meaning an insurer cannot refuse to continue insuring, cancel, or decline to renew a policy, limit coverage, or charge different rates or impose different terms because an applicant or policyholder is widowed or their marital status has changed due to the death of their spouse. This protection applies to various types of insurance, including property, casualty, homeowner's, renter's, and automobile insurance, and will take effect on January 1st of the year following its enactment, applying to policies issued, delivered, renewed, or modified on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to insurance (on 02/20/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A10279 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A10279&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A10279 |
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