Legislative Introduction Bulletin 02.19.2026 contains bills of interest that have been added to NYIA's tracking list between January 31, 2026 and February 14, 2026. If you would like a copy of a particular bill or sponsor memo, please visit the Senate or Assembly websites, which are linked in the bulletin.

The document includes the following key bills:

• A10224 (Weprin)/S9135 (Cooney) – Enacts the "fraudulent claims reduction and unlawful deception act." NYIA supports.
• S9179 (Skoufis) – Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse. NYIA opposes.
• A10176 (Weprin) – Enacts the "New York property rehabilitation protection act." NYIA supports as a priority initiative.
• S9207 (Gianaris) – Prohibits restrictions on insurance policies based on the policyholder harboring or owning any dog of a specific breed or mixture of breeds. NYIA opposes.
• A10205 (Kay) – Provides for cost-of-living adjustments of disability benefits for an employee with a permanent total disability. NYIA opposes.

As any of these bills move through the legislative process, we will notify you under separate cover and take appropriate action on your behalf. If any member has a different viewpoint than the recommended position and priority listed, you’re encouraged to contact NYIA at your earliest convenience.

If you have any questions on any of these pieces of legislation, please contact Bob Farley at bfarley@nyia.org or Staci Steinfeld at ssteinfeld@nyia.org. If you would like a complete Excel spreadsheet of all bills in the 2025-2026 session that are being tracked by NYIA, please contact Staci.