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NY A07710
Bill
Status
4/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Steve Stern
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AI Summary
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Authorizes auto insurers to collect telematics data (vehicle speed, location, mileage, driver braking/acceleration habits, phone usage while driving, road conditions, engine diagnostics) with driver consent for premium setting, claims investigation, rate filings, and customer service purposes
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Prohibits insurers from requiring participation in telematics programs as a condition for private passenger auto insurance unless the insurer exclusively offers telematics-based products and clearly discloses this requirement at application, renewal, and in all advertising
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Requires premium increases based on telematics data to follow existing insurance law provisions and federal Fair Credit Reporting Act notice requirements
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Restricts insurers from sharing telematics data with third parties without the named insured's consent, except pursuant to court orders or subpoenas
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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with the Superintendent of Insurance granted authority to promulgate implementing regulations
Legislative Description
Provides for the use of telematics or usage-based insurance for private passenger or commercial automobile insurance or policies in certain circumstances.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/7/2026