Relates to service contracts for accidental damages
This bill updates New York's insurance law to clarify that service contracts can cover accidental damage from handling (like dropping devices) and power surges, alongside existing coverage for defects or wear. It explicitly includes these protections in the definition of "service contract," limiting indemnity payments per incident to the property's original purchase price. The bill also specifies that such contracts may cover tire repairs for road hazards, windshield chip repairs, paintless dent removal, key replacements, and residential appliance maintenance. These changes directly affect consumers purchasing service contracts for electronics, vehicles, or home appliances, ensuring clearer terms for accidental damage coverage.
Bill status
passed both
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Jun 2026
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jun 2, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Jun 2, 2026 · Assembly Mar 4, 2026
How they voted
61–0
Passed · 2 other
Total votes 63
Jun 2, 2026
D
Democratic41
95% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
12
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 2, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
May 28, 2025
Committee
REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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