Establishes an online insurance verification system for motor vehicle insurance
This bill establishes a mandatory online system requiring auto insurers in New York to electronically share real-time policy information with the state. Insurers must provide details on policy cancellations, terminations, and vehicle-specific data (including VINs, registration numbers, and policyholder addresses) to help identify uninsured vehicles. The system directly affects all insurers writing private passenger or commercial auto insurance in New York, replacing paper-based reporting with digital access for state officials. It aims to improve enforcement by enabling quicker verification of insurance coverage during traffic stops or vehicle registration checks.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Jun 2025
Signed into Law
Nov 2025
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Signed Nov 12, 2025
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What changed between versions
S5331
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S5331A
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6 edits
MODERATE
The bill was amended to add new sponsors and include committee reporting status, while significantly restructuring the insurance verification provisions. The original repeal of certain insurance law sections was replaced with a more detailed amendment that establishes a comprehensive online insurance verification system with specific filing deadlines and regulatory requirements.
Scope change
The bill's scope expanded from repealing specific insurance provisions to establishing a detailed online insurance verification system with expanded regulatory requirements and filing deadlines.
SCOPE
Added new sponsors (Sens. FAHY, HELMING) and included committee reporting status in the introduction
REQUIREMENT
Changed from repealing specific insurance law sections to amending them with detailed online verification system requirements
Added new section 312-b establishing an online insurance verification system with data security and law enforcement access provisions
Added new section 312-c creating a pilot program for online verification of motor vehicle liability insurance
TIMELINE
Established specific filing deadlines: 14 days for policy issuance notices and 30 days for termination notices
TECHNICAL
Changed bill number from S5331 to S5331-A and updated page numbers in the document
Floor votes · Senate Jun 12, 2025 · Assembly Jun 16, 2025
How they voted
58–1
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 63
Jun 12, 2025
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
90% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
14
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Nov 12, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.500
upper
Jun 16, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
lower
Jun 12, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jun 9, 2025
Upper · Passed
AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 5331A
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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