Relates to coverage for punitive damages and civil penalties
This bill allows most liability insurance policies to cover punitive damages, civil penalties, and other non-compensatory damages (damages meant to punish rather than compensate). It applies to business-related insurance policies but excludes personal lines insurance for individuals using it for non-business purposes and commercial auto liability policies. Coverage is permitted for vicarious liability or gross negligence/reckless conduct, but not for intentional harm, and only if explicitly stated in the policy. The change takes effect prospectively for policies issued after the law's effective date.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Pamela Hunter
DDemocratic
Co
Sarah Clark
DDemocratic/Working Families
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about A 71
Scope: NY
Hi! I can help you understand A 71. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline