Increases the minimum insurance coverage requirements for motor vehicles rented or leased in the state
This bill raises the minimum insurance requirements for vehicles rented or leased in New York. It specifically increases the bodily injury/death coverage limit for rental/lease vehicles from $25,000 to $1,250,000 per accident, while keeping standard vehicle limits at $25,000 per person. Rental companies must provide proof of this higher coverage when leasing vehicles, and they become personally liable if coverage lapses. This directly affects rental businesses, their customers, and insurers by requiring stronger financial protection for accidents involving rented vehicles.
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
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Joe Addabbo
DDemocratic
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