New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 71: Relates to coverage for punitive damages and civil penalties
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 71 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 8, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to coverage for punitive damages and civil penalties. Primary sponsor: Jeffrey Dinowitz (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INSURANCE.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Permits a liability policy to provide coverage for punitive damages, civil penalties and other non-compensatory damages.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Dinowitz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 81 |
| Sarah Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 136 |
| Pamela Hunter | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 128 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE
- REFERRED TO INSURANCE