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NY S07855

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/11/2012

Primary Sponsor

Kenneth LaValle

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends navigation law to require insurance carriers to grant minimum rate reductions of 10% for completion of a boating safety course or 15% for completion of an advanced boating safety course, with approval from the Department of Financial Services
  • Requires boat liability insurance rate schedules submitted to the superintendent to include appropriate premium reductions for insureds who complete approved boating safety or advanced boating safety courses
  • Excludes courses taken pursuant to navigation law sections 45 or 49 as a result of boating infractions from triggering the rate reduction requirement
  • Defines "boat" for purposes of the bill as any residential or pleasure vessel that is not a crew racing shell
  • Takes effect immediately and applies to all policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified or altered on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

Requires liability insurance rate reductions of 10% upon completion of a boating safety course or 15% upon completion of an advanced boating safety course.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

10/11/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules10/11/2012

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