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- Referred to insurance
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Provides a reduction in insurance premium charges for insured volunteer firefighters or emergency personnel after completing the emergency vehicle operator's course
In Assembly Committee · Insurance · Sponsor John T. McDonald III
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Title of bill
An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to providing a reduction in insurance premium charges for insured volunteer firefighters or emergency personnel for a three year period after successfully completing the emergency vehicle operator's course as part of his or her training
Purpose
To permit a volunteer firefighter or emergency personnel member who has successfully completed the emergency vehicle operator's course to receive an additional 5% discount on his or her motor vehicle insurance premium. This discount is in addition to the current 10% reduction that is offered to individuals who have completed an accident prevention course. If an individual has not completed an accident prevention course, that individual would be eligible for a 15% discount upon completion of the EVOC training.
Summary of provisions
Sections 1 and 2: Provides that any schedule of rates or rating plan for motor vehicle liability and collision insurance submitted to the Superintendent shall provide for a reduction in premium charges for insured volunteer firefighters or emergency personnel for a three year period after successfully completing the emergency vehicle operator's course (EVOC) as part of his or her training, provided that there shall be no reduction in premiums for a self-instruction defensive driving course or a course which does not provide for actual classroom instruction for a minimum number of hours as determined by the department of motor vehicles. Such reduction shall be calculated at the rate of fifteen percent if the insured volunteer firefighter or emergency personnel has not qualified for a reduction in premiums or at a rate of five percent if the insured volunteer firefighter or emergency personnel has qualified for a reduction in premiums.
Section 3: Effective date.
Justification
New York's volunteer firefighters and volunteer emergency personnel are our hometown heroes who serve and protect their communities and save New York billions through their selfless efforts. In an effort to do everything we can to strengthen and support our volunteer first responders' services, this bill will encourage all who are eligible to take the emergency vehicle operator's course to enhance their safety skills. This will not only make them safer drivers when responding but will also make them safer drivers in their personal vehicles and help reduce accidents. Additionally, this benefit can be an incentive for prospective members of the departments. Recently, the Firemen's Association of the State of New York held a Recruit NY Weekend in an effort to encourage community members to consider volunteering as a first responder in their community. This bill will assist in those efforts. Volunteer emergency responders will receive a total reduction of 15% if the applicant has not completed an accident prevention course and qualified for a reduction or an additional 5% for a total of 15% if he or she has qualified for a reduction of a premium.
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New bill.
Fiscal implication
None EFFECTIVE DATE : This act shall take effect immediately.
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