state_legiscan_drain · NY
Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse.
February 11, 2026
Summary
If enacted, this bill would prohibit insurers from discriminating against an insured based on their marital status following the death of the insured's spouse. Affected entities include insurers and, indirectly, consumers who rely on life or property insurance. The bill aims to prevent adverse insurance actions—such as rate increases or policy cancellations—solely due to a change in marital status after a spouse's death.
Source: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9179
Common questions
- What does "Prohibits insurance discrimination on the basis of an insured's marital status following the death of the insured's spouse." cover?
- If enacted, this bill would prohibit insurers from discriminating against an insured based on their marital status following the death of the insured's…
- When was it published?
- It was published on February 11, 2026.