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NY A07710

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steve Stern

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Requires premium increases based on telematics data to follow existing insurance law provisions and federal Fair Credit Reporting Act notice requirements

  • Restricts insurers from sharing telematics data with third parties without the named insured's consent, except pursuant to court orders or subpoenas

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Insurance4/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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