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Albany Update 03.06.2026
Albany Update 03.06.2026 In this issue … NYC Council Introduces Legislation to Establish Office of Insurance Accountability DFS Provides Insights on DFS ID DFS Adopts Amendments on Repeal of Anti-Arson Application DFS Proposes Amendments on Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing DMV Commissioner to Retire Effective April 30 WCB to Propose Regulation to Allow for Paying Without Accepting…
Read MoreLegislative Introduction Bulletin 03.02.26
Legislative Introduction Bulletin 03.02.26 Legislative Introduction Bulletin 03.02.26 contains bills of interest that have been added to NYIA’s tracking listfrom February 15, 2026, to February 28, 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…
Read MoreAlbany Update 02.20.2026
Albany Update 02.20.2026 In this issue … Governor Publishes 30-Day Amendments to Budget NYIA Launches TGFI Renters Resources Poll Shows Overwhelming Support for Governor’s Auto Insurance Proposals Governor Hochul Announces EXPRESS NY to Streamline Regulations WCB Implements Electronic Submission for Form RFA-2 Governor Publishes 30-Day Amendments to Budget Yesterday, Governor Hochul released her 30-day amendments…
Read MoreEnacted Law Bulletin 2.18.2026
Enacted Law Bulletin 2.18.26 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) 986-2037 or bfarley@nyia.org. A9442 (Magnarelli)/S8808 (Cooney) AN ACT to amend the financial services law, in relation to litigation funding; to…
Read MoreLegislative Introduction Bulletin 02.19.26
Legislative Introduction Bulletin 02.19.26 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…
Read MoreAlbany Update 01.21.2026 – Executive Budget
Albany Update 01.21.2026 – Executive Budget Yesterday Governor Kathy Hochul released the Executive Budget for fiscal year 2027. The Legislature also announced the joint legislative hearing schedule on the Executive Budget proposal. These hearings, each of which focuses on a programmatic area of the Executive Budget, are intended to provide the appropriate legislative committees with public input.…
Read MoreLegislative Introduction Bulletin 02.02.26
Legislative Introduction Bulletin 02.02.26 Legislative Introduction Bulletin 02.02.2026 contains bills of interest that have been added to NYIA’s tracking list between January 16, 2026 and January 30, 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…
Read MoreAlbany Alert: 2026 State of the State Address
Albany Alert: 2026 State of the State Address Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2026 State of the State Address today before the full legislature in Albany. Notably, the Governor raised the issue of auto insurance affordability stating, “rampant fraud and runaway litigation costs are jacking up prices.” We are encouraged that Governor Hochul is interested in…
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