Extends authorization for certain exemptions from filing requirements
This bill extends an exemption for certain large commercial insurers from needing prior regulatory approval for insurance rates and forms. It applies specifically to domestic property/casualty insurers (with a strong financial cushion) or reciprocal insurers that write at least 90% medical malpractice insurance, assume minimal reinsurance, and conduct 90% of business within the state. The exemption period is extended from 2025 to 2027. This directly affects qualifying insurers by reducing one layer of regulatory oversight for their rate-setting and form approvals.
Bill status
in committee
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Jun 2025
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Jun 4, 2025
Last action Jun 10, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jun 9, 2025
How they voted
21–0
Passed
Total votes 21
Jun 9, 2025
D
Democratic14
100% Yea
R
Republican7
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Jun 9, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (21-0)
senate
Jun 4, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamaal Bailey
DDemocratic/Working Families
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