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NY A10065
Bill
Status
1/30/2026
Primary Sponsor
Rebecca Kassay
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AI Summary
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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
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Excludes New York City educational entities from eligibility, as they operate under separate funding structures
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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
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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
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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