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Senator · Senate District 5
History
- Substituted by A1007
- Advanced to third reading
- 2nd report cal.
- 1st report cal.895
- Referred to insurance
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Prohibits insurance companies from refusing to issue or renew an automobile insurance policy when the motor vehicle to be insured is used for fire fighting
Signed by Governor · Sponsor Harvey Weisenberg
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S928
Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to insuring motor vehicles used for volunteer firefighting
Purpose
This legislation prohibits insurance companies from refusing to issue or renew an automobile insurance policy for the sole reason that the motor vehicle to be insured is used for volunteer fire fighting.
Summary of provisions
Section 3425 of the insurance law is amended by adding a new subsection (s) to prohibit insurance companies from refusing to issue or renew an automobile insurance individually owned private passenger policy for the sole reason that the motor vehicle to be insured is used for volunteer fire fighting.
Justification
A major auto insurance company serving New York residents recently denied renewal of an auto insurance policy for a gentleman for the sole reason that he used the vehicle to travel to calls in his role as a volunteer fire fighter.
Members of volunteer fire departments across New York State consistently serve the needs of the citizens and their guests with bravery and honor. Yet, time restraints and the cost of living have made it very hard to recruit and retain membership in the Volunteer Fire Departments. It is already difficult to find individuals with the time to join and as a result the last thing our volunteer fire departments need is another deterrent to join or remain involved in volunteer service.
This legislation guarantees when a person makes the positive decision to serve his or her community in the ranks of their volunteer fire department, they will not face a loss of auto insurance. Valiant service protecting life and property is worthy of such protection.
Legislative history
S.6940-A of 2008 (Passed Senate) S.598 of 2009/10 (Senate Insurance Committee)
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law.
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