Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 3, 2026Result: passedSenate vote on A5710, the matching Assembly bill.
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Senate bill · S9941 (2025-26)
Prohibits insurers from refusing to renew a policy on certain automobiles used for volunteer social service transportation
PassedLatest action Jun 3, 2026
New York State Senate
Same as A5710, the matching bill in the Assembly.
Passed as A5710, the matching Assembly bill.
Summary
Prohibits insurers from refusing to renew a policy on certain automobiles used for volunteer social service transportation.
Summary from NY Open Legislation. How we handle summaries
Amends the Insurance Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
To encourage volunteerism in transportation by explicitly prohibiting insurance companies from denying or canceling insurance solely on the basis of serving as a volunteer driver.
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Where it stands
Passed the legislature and is awaiting a signature.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Insurance · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Insurance · New York State Senate.
Cosponsors
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The sponsor's argument
Why Jamaal Bailey says this is needed
Access to transportation is vital to individuals living with mobility impairments. These individuals rely on affordable volunteer-provided transportation for several reasons such as grocery shopping and visits to doctors appointments, pharmacies, and loved ones. Volunteer drivers, however, often face difficulties when obtaining personal auto insurance. Many volunteer drivers fear claim denial or even insurance cancellation. The need for volunteer drivers is Increasing and the uncertainty over auto insurance can disincentivize volunteer-provided transportation programs. This bill prohibits insurance companies from denying or canceling insurance solely on the basis of serving as a volunteer driv- er, encouraging individuals interested in providing volunteer driving services.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Insurance
Senate InsuranceMay 4, 2026Result: passed
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Full history
- Jun 3, 2026
3RD Reading CAL.889
3RD READING CAL.889
NY Senate
- Jun 3, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 3, 2026
Substituted
SUBSTITUTED FOR S9941
NY Senate
- May 6, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
NY Senate
- May 5, 2026
2ND Report CAL.
2ND REPORT CAL.
NY Senate
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- May 4, 2026
1ST Report CAL.889
1ST REPORT CAL.889
NY Senate
- Apr 16, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Senate
- Mar 23, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO SENATE
NY Assembly
- Mar 23, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED ASSEMBLY
NY Assembly
- Mar 23, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Senate
- Mar 19, 2026
Advanced to Third Reading CAL.317
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.317
NY Assembly
- Mar 18, 2026
Reported out of committee
REPORTED
NY Assembly
- Mar 12, 2026
Amend (t) and Recommit to Insurance
AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly
- Feb 20, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO INSURANCE
NY Assembly