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Enacted Law Bulletin 6.29.2026
Enacted Law Bulletin 6.29.26 The following bills have been enacted into law after being signed by Governor Hochul. Should you have any questions regarding these bills, please contact NYIA’s General Counsel, Bob Farley at (518) 432-4227 or bfarley@nyia.org. A11366 (Taylor)/S10581 (Bailey) Â An act to amend chapter 490 of the laws of 2017 amending…
Read MoreAlbany Alert: DFS Releases FAQ on Premium Change Notices
Albany Alert: DFS Releases FAQ on Premium Change Notices The Department of Financial Services (DFS) has released a frequently asked questions page regarding the premium change statute that was enacted as part of the state budget. The department’s responses are now available on the DFS website. If you have any additional questions you would like…
Read MoreAlbany Update 06.22.2026
Albany Update 06.22.2026 In this issue … Court Amends Rule on Attorney Advertising Governor Unveils First Wave of Regulatory Reforms in EXPRESS NY Initiative Insurance Extension Bills Delivered to Governor WCB Proposes Amendments to Correct Contact Information Court Amends Rule on Attorney Advertising The New York State Court Rules have been amended to relax attorney…
Read MoreAlbany Update 06.12.2026
Albany Update 06.12.2026 In this issue … Budget Premium Change Notification Applicability Industry Inquiry on DFS Circular Letter No. 7 on Artificial Intelligence DFS Proposed Regulation on RBC Requirement WCB Chair Applauds Budget Legislation NCOIL Holds P/C Committee Meeting Budget Premium Change Notification Applicability As NYIA continues to collect questions on compliance with budget provisions,…
Read MoreAlbany Update Session Snapshot
Albany Update Session Snapshot The regularly scheduled legislative session has concluded with the Assembly gaveling out this evening. The Senate previously adjourned in the early morning. Linked here is NYIA’s Session Snapshot report, which provides the status of many key pieces of legislation for the property and casualty insurance industry that have progressed this year. The bills that passed both houses,…
Read MoreAlbany Update 06.02.2026
Albany Update 06.02.2026 In this issue … Legislature Passes State Budget Bills on the Move DFS Adopts Regulation on Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing NYCIRB Releases Pamphlet on Data Submissions to Phoenix Legislative Introduction Bulletin Legislature Passes State Budget After nearly two months of stalemate, and the passage of multiple extenders, the last of the budget bills…
Read MoreAlbany Update State Budget
Albany Update State Budget New York State Budget Finalized After nearly two months of stalemate, and the passage of multiple extenders, the last of the budget bills have been introduced and are currently being voted on. Both houses of the legislature are expected to finish voting in the near future. Notably on Thursday, May 7,…
Read MoreAlbany Alert: DFS Circular Letter on Disaster Planning, Preparedness, and Response
Albany Alert: DFS Circular Letter on Disaster Planning, Preparedness, and Response The New York Department of Financial Services (DFS) issued its annual circular letter on disaster planning, preparedness, and response today. The circular letter to the P&C insurance industry requires each regulated entity to submit to DFS a response to a pre-disaster data survey by 6/11/26,…
Read MoreAlbany Update 05.15.2026
Albany Update 05.15.2026 In this issue … State Budget Developments Governor Announces Loan for Affordable Housing Insurance Coverage WCB Updates Process for Requesting Records DFS Approves NYCIRB Revised Rating Values NYCIRB Files Request for Loss Cost Decrease Property and Casualty Industry’s Legislative Action Day Bills on the Move State Budget Developments Both houses passed another…
Read MoreLegislative Introduction Bulletin 05.11.26
Legislative Introduction Bulletin 05.11.26 Legislative Introduction Bulletin 05.11.26Â contains bills of interest that have been added to NYIA’s tracking list from April 25, 2026, to May 8, 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. We are…
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