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NY A08534
Bill
Status
5/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tony Simone
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AI Summary
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Prohibits insurance companies from refusing to insure, limiting coverage, or charging different rates for life, accident, and health insurance solely because an individual tested positive for HIV
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Expands existing protections under Insurance Law Section 4224, which already prohibited discrimination against individuals prescribed PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) medication for HIV prevention
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Applies the same anti-discrimination protections to both new insurance applicants and existing policyholders who have tested positive for HIV
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits discrimination against individuals who have tested positive for HIV with respect to life, accident, and health insurance coverage.
Last Action
referred to insurance
1/7/2026