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NY A10062
Bill
Status
6/10/2014
Primary Sponsor
Joseph Morelle
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AI Summary
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Expands the definition of "wireless communications equipment" to include portable computers and tablets, in addition to wireless handsets, pagers, and personal digital assistants.
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Extends insurance coverage regulations to arrangements that provide substantially similar benefits to traditional insurance policies, including benefits conferred through purchase, installment sale, or lease of wireless equipment or services.
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Requires insurers to disclose that monthly insurance premiums may include fees payable to administrators and vendors, using a standardized disclosure format.
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Clarifies that employees of wireless equipment vendors are not qualified to evaluate the adequacy of purchasers' existing insurance coverages unless otherwise licensed.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Expands the application of provisions regulating insurance on wireless communications equipment.
Last Action
substituted by s7706
6/19/2014