S5343 (2025-26 session)

NY State bill

Provides that payment of interest penalty and attorney fees to claimant when payment of a claim is overdue shall be exclusive remedy when insurer fails to make timely payment; provides such failure of insurer to make timely payment or issue denial within 30 days after proof of claim has been submitted to insurer shall not preclude such insurer from issuing a denial or asserting a defense after the 30 day period has elapsed.

Title
Provides that payment of interest payment and attorney fees to claimant when payment of a claim is overdue shall be exclusive remedy
Type
New York State Senate bill
Session
2025-26 session
Status
In Senate Committee
Latest action date
2026-01-07
In committee
Insurance
Introduced
2025-02-20
Law section
Insurance Law

Sponsors

Heard in committee

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