S 5052 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Permits an insurer to rescind or retroactively cancel a policy in circumstances involving an accident staged to defraud an insurer

S 5052 permits insurers to cancel or rescind new auto or commercial insurance policies within 60 days if the initial payment was denied due to fraudulent account use (e.g., fake bank/credit card details), specifically for accidents staged to defraud insurers. It applies to newly issued policies but excludes those required by vehicle law. The bill ensures victims of staged accidents - provided they weren’t involved in the fraud - retain coverage through their own policy or the Motor Vehicle Accident Indemnification Corporation. Insurers must still provide written notice if denying coverage based on this cancellation.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action Feb 9, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 9, 2026

How they voted

600
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Feb 9, 2026
D Democratic41
38 Yea 3
92% Yea
R Republican22
22 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
1
Committee
3
Feb 9, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
Feb 18, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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