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NY S05639
Bill
Status
5/21/2015
Primary Sponsor
John DeFrancisco
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 2610 of the Insurance Law to require insurers to provide policyholders with a copy of repair estimates for collision or comprehensive coverage claims on motor vehicles.
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Mandates that repair estimates include a disclosure in at least 12-point type stating that insurance companies cannot require repairs be made at a particular repair shop and that the insured has the right to choose their own repair facility.
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Takes effect 180 days after becoming law and applies to all policies and contracts issued, renewed, modified, altered or amended on or after the effective date.
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Authorizes the immediate addition, amendment, or repeal of rules and regulations necessary for implementation to be completed by the effective date.
Legislative Description
Requires insurers to provide a copy of its repair estimate to the insured and include a disclosure relating to insured's right to have a vehicle repaired in the shop of his/her choice.
Last Action
SUBSTITUTED BY A7738A
6/17/2016