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NY A03820
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Demond Meeks
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AI Summary
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Grants claimants the right to be represented by counsel during examinations under oath for first party no-fault insurance benefits claims
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Requires examinations under oath to be transcribed before a notary public commissioned in New York State
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Mandates insurers provide the transcript to the claimant or their representative within 60 days of the examination
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Prohibits insurers from denying first party benefits based solely on an examination under oath; fraud allegations must be submitted to arbitration before benefits can be denied
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Takes effect 60 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for the superintendent to promulgate necessary regulations
Legislative Description
Relates to examinations under oath under the comprehensive motor vehicle insurance reparations act; grants claimants the right to counsel in an examination under oath; requires such examination to be transcribed; gives claimants the right to receive the transcript of such examination; prohibits insurance companies from denying first party benefits pursuant to an examination under oath until it is awarded permission to do so in arbitration.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/7/2026