Prohibits the imposition of different premium rates for disability insurance based on gender
This bill prohibits insurers in New York from charging different disability insurance premium prices based on a policyholder's gender. It applies to all individual, group, and blanket disability insurance policies sold in the state, requiring equal pricing regardless of whether the insured is male or female. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, applying to all new policies, renewals, or modifications after that date. This change directly affects insurance companies operating in New York and all individuals purchasing disability coverage.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Mar 16, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Feb 24, 2025
How they voted
60–0
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 63
Feb 24, 2025
D
Democratic41
92% Yea
R
Republican22
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
16
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Mar 16, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
Mar 16, 2026
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
Feb 24, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
lower
Feb 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Mike Gianaris
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Robert Jackson
DDemocratic/Working Families
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