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A10279AAssembly BillPassed SenatePending 163d

Protect Surviving Spouses from Insurance Discrimination

Passed the Senate on Jun 3, 2026Approved by the State Senate — now needs the Assembly to pass the same version.

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✦ Plain-Language Summary

This law prevents insurance companies from treating widows and widowers differently or less favorably simply because their spouse has died. Insurance providers cannot cancel, limit, or change coverage based on a person's change in marital status due to the death of a spouse. This protects New Yorkers who have lost a spouse from facing additional hardship by losing their insurance coverage or benefits.

Details

Introduced
Feb 20, 2026
Body
New York State Assembly
Type
Assembly Bill
Status
Passed Senate

Sponsors (1)

Introduced byDavid WeprinYour District
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