New York A5710: Prohibits insurers from refusing to renew a policy on certain automobiles used for volunteer social service transportation

What the bill says

An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to prohibiting insurers from refusing to renew a policy on certain automobiles used for volunteer social service transportation.

From the amended text, March 12, 2026:

AN ACT to amend the insurance law, in relation to prohibiting insurers from refusing to renew a policy on certain automobiles used for volunteer social service transportation THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK, REPRESENTED IN SENATE AND ASSEMBLY, DO ENACT AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Subsection (s) of section 3425 of the insurance law, as added by chapter 408 of the laws of 2011, is amended to read as follows: (s) With respect to automobile insurance, no insurer shall refuse to issue or renew a covered individually-owned private passenger policy solely on the [ground] GROUNDS that the motor vehicle to be insured under such policy shall be used for volunteer firefighting OR FOR PERFORMING VOLUNTEER SERVICES FOR A NONPROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY CONSISTING OF PROVIDING SOCIAL SERVICE TRANSPORTATION. § 2. This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have become a law and shall apply to insurance policies issued or delivered on and after such effective date. EXPLANATION--Matter in ITALICS (underscored) is new; matter in brackets [ ] is old law to be omitted. LBD09933-02-6

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Sponsors

• Michaelle Solages (D, 22) · primary sponsor
• Amanda Septimo (D, 84)
• David Weprin (D, 24)

Latest actions

1. June 3, 2026: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY
2. June 3, 2026: PASSED SENATE
3. June 3, 2026: 3RD READING CAL.889
4. June 3, 2026: SUBSTITUTED FOR S9941
5. March 23, 2026: REFERRED TO INSURANCE
6. March 23, 2026: DELIVERED TO SENATE
7. March 23, 2026: PASSED ASSEMBLY
8. March 19, 2026: ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.317
9. March 18, 2026: REPORTED
10. March 12, 2026: PRINT NUMBER 5710A

Votes

• Senate Floor Vote (June 3, 2026): 61 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FLOOR Vote (June 3, 2026): 61 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Floor Vote - Final Passage (March 23, 2026): 142 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Assembly Insurance Committee: Favorable (March 18, 2026): 22 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is A5710?

A5710 is a bill in the New York Legislature (2025-2026 General Assembly): Prohibits insurers from refusing to renew a policy on certain automobiles used for volunteer social service transportation.

What does A5710 do?

In its own words: An act to amend the insurance law, in relation to prohibiting insurers from refusing to renew a policy on certain automobiles used for volunteer social service transportation.

What is the status of A5710?

Passed both chambers as of June 3, 2026. Latest action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (June 3, 2026).

Who sponsored A5710?

Michaelle Solages (D, 22), with 2 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for A5710?

On the New York Legislature website: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5710