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NY S05331

Bill

Status

Passed

11/12/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jamaal Bailey

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles to establish an online verification system to access real-time motor vehicle liability insurance information and identify uninsured vehicles

  • Mandates that insurers writing private passenger or commercial motor vehicle insurance in New York provide the commissioner access to policy information including cancellations, terminations, non-renewals, issuances, and lapse dates

  • Requires the online system to maintain insurance status information accurate to within seven days and respond to verification requests within timeframes determined by the commissioner

  • Directs the commissioner to work with state police and local law enforcement to make the verification system accessible to on-duty officers for verifying insurance coverage during traffic stops

  • Includes a mandatory testing and pilot period of at least one year before full implementation, with an effective date of December 31, 2028

Legislative Description

Establishes an online insurance verification system for motor vehicle insurance; requires insurers to provide necessary information.

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.500

11/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation6/12/2025
Transportation2/20/2025

Full Bill Text

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