The 2024 legislative session in Connecticut was a tumultuous one for insurance-related matters. The Connecticut legislative calendar alternates between a long-session year and a short-session year. The 2024 session was a short session—characterized by two significant...
The 2023-24 legislative session in New York saw a flurry of activity, with legislators in both houses passing hundreds of bills. Despite this progress, several bills on PIANY’s radar did not pass the Legislature. Some bills passed one house but not the other, while...
Recently, the Supreme Court of New Jersey reversed a lower court decision in the case of Alejandra Padilla v. Young Il An, holding that all commercial property owners, including owners of vacant commercial lots or lots where there is no active business being...
New York’s pet owners and their beloved companions are set to benefit from newly passed legislation that formalizes the regulation of pet insurance in the state. While pet insurance has been available for years, this landmark move introduces a clear and structured...
Sponsored by Sens. Declan J. O’Scanlon, Jr., R-13, and Paul A. Sarlo, D-63, S-1709 would clarify the duties and liabilities of private beach owners and lessees regarding injuries suffered by beachgoers. The legislation would provide that private beach owners or...
Vermont will enforce a new law aimed at curbing retail theft by increasing penalties for offenders, effective July 1, 2024. This new law is a response to rising concerns over retail theft and its impact on businesses and communities. Here's what you need to know about...
The state Assembly and Senate passed the bipartisan A.9232-B and S.8485-B on June 4 and June 5, respectively—marking the third consecutive year the state Legislature has acted on bills to address the wrongful death issue. Sponsored by Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal, D-47,...
Recently, the New York state Senate passed A.10362B/S.9327 which, if signed into law, would amend the Insurance Law concerning the authorization and regulation of owner-controlled and contractor-controlled insurance programs. This bill, introduced by Sen. Sean Ryan,...
The confusion around supplemental special liability coverage that has existed in New York state since last year may be alleviated soon. Legislation (A.9407/S9021), which would make important changes to SSL coverage in auto policies, has passed the New York...
Recently, the New York state Legislature has passed two significant bills poised to reshape the landscape of property/casualty insurance within the state. These legislative advancements address crucial issues in business interruption coverage and anti-concurrent...
