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NY S00439
Bill
Status
12/22/2023
Primary Sponsor
James Skoufis
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AI Summary
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Expands supplementary uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) insurance coverage to include police vehicles and fire vehicles under New York insurance law.
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Requires policies insuring police agencies to provide UM/UIM coverage at limits no less than the bodily injury liability insurance limits of the policy to officers injured by uninsured or underinsured vehicles while performing job duties.
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Defines "police vehicle" and "fire vehicle" as motor vehicles for purposes of UM/UIM coverage requirements under Insurance Law Section 3420.
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Modifies Vehicle and Traffic Law Section 388 to clarify that police and fire vehicles are included in the definition of "motor vehicle" for UM/UIM insurance purposes.
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Takes effect immediately and applies to policies issued, renewed, modified, altered, or amended on or after the effective date.
Legislative Description
Requires bodily injury be covered under supplementary uninsured/underinsured motorist insurance coverage for police vehicles.
Last Action
APPROVAL MEMO.73
12/22/2023