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NY A02775

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2023

Primary Sponsor

Vivian Cook

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds comprehensive definitions for wireless communications equipment insurance in Insurance Law, including coverage for repair or replacement against loss, theft, mechanical failure, damage, and similar causes.

  • Requires wireless communications equipment vendors to obtain a limited license from the superintendent before offering insurance, with sworn applications disclosing responsible officers and home office locations.

  • Establishes that vendors cannot compensate employees based on enrollment numbers but may provide incidental compensation for limited lines license activities.

  • Requires vendors to provide written materials disclosing material terms, deductibles, supervising entity information, equipment return processes and associated fees, and whether employees may earn compensation.

  • Allows vendors to hold wireless communications equipment insurance premiums without segregating them from other funds if authorized by the insurer, with remission to the supervising entity required within sixty days of receipt.

Legislative Description

Relates to wireless communications equipment insurance for wireless communications equipment vendors; describes prerequisites for issuance of a limited license for wireless communications equipment vendors.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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