New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8519: Relates to certain civil actions
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 8519 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 20, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to certain civil actions. Primary sponsor: Catalina Cruz (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO INSURANCE.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires that in civil claims under the child victims act, adult survivors act, or a civil sex trafficking claim any insurer who may provide liability coverage for a claim shall, upon request from the claimant or claimant's attorney, provide information regarding each known policy of insurance; provides that a person bringing a civil claim in a sex trafficking case need not disclose their immigration status.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catalina Cruz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Andrew Hevesi | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 28 |
| Linda Rosenthal | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Jo Anne Simon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 52 |
| Al Taylor | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 71 |
“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