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NY A08414

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/8/2021

Primary Sponsor

Catalina Cruz

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Origin

Assembly

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all insurers issuing renters insurance policies to accept municipal identification cards or other state/local government-issued identification cards in place of a social security number

  • Permits insurers to require a notarized copy of the rental lease signed by the property owner, property management firm, and insured as proof of identity

  • Mandates that renters insurance premiums be based on sound underwriting and actuarial principles

  • Requires insurers to offer policyholders three payment options: one full payment, twelve monthly payments, or biannual payments

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Relates to alternative forms of identification for renters insurance, including a municipal identification card, or other state or local government-issued identification card, or a notarized copy of the rental lease signed by the property owner, the property management firm and the insured.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/5/2022

Committee Referrals

Insurance11/8/2021

Full Bill Text

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