New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9942: Establishes the climate protection insurance act
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
S 9942 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes the climate protection insurance act. Primary sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (Democratic/Working Families). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 16, 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.
Establishes the insure our communities act to implement climate leadership and community protection act targets for insurers; identifies and protects such communities; relates to affordability of insurance rates; assesses covered insurance companies' record of performance at meeting insurance needs; requires covered insurance companies to file statistical reports, including information on insurance coverage in specific assessment areas and disadvantaged communities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaal Bailey | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 36 |
| Cordell Cleare | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 30 |
| Luis Sepúlveda | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
“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