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NY A10279
Bill
Status
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
David Weprin
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AI Summary
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Prohibits insurers from refusing to insure, canceling, declining to renew, or limiting coverage for policyholders who are widowed or whose marital status reflects the death of a spouse
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Bars insurers from charging different premium rates or imposing different terms and conditions based on widowed status
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Applies to all insurance types including property, casualty, homeowner's, renter's, and automobile insurance
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Amends Section 2607 of New York Insurance Law, which already prohibits discrimination based on sex and marital status
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Takes effect January 1 following enactment and applies to policies issued, delivered, renewed, or modified after that date
Legislative Description
Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse.
Last Action
referred to insurance
2/20/2026