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NY A10065

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/30/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rebecca Kassay

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the New York Liquidation Bureau to create a reimbursement program for public school districts and BOCES facing financial liabilities from Child Victims Act civil claims when their liability insurer has become insolvent

  • Excludes New York City educational entities from eligibility, as they operate under separate funding structures

  • Requires eligible local educational agencies to document that the incident occurred during the policy period, provide evidence of financial liability, and certify no other insurance or indemnification source is available

  • Funds reimbursements primarily from insolvent insurer estate assets, with secondary mechanisms including reinsurer recoveries, subrogation, interest earnings, residual balances from closed estates, and voluntary industry contributions

  • Prioritizes reimbursements for school districts demonstrating significant financial hardship, with criteria established in consultation with the Education Department; takes effect 120 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Authorizes the New York Liquidation Bureau to establish a program to evaluate and reimburse eligible local educational agencies for monetary liabilities arising from civil claims or settlement agreements related to certain acts that occurred during a period covered by a liability insurance policy issued by an insolvent insurer.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/30/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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