New York S09179 prohibits insurance discrimination based on marital status after a spouse's death.

New York S09179 amends the insurance law to prohibit insurers from refusing to issue, canceling, or declining to renew policies, limiting coverage, or increasing premiums based on an insured's marital status following the death of their spouse. This protection applies to various types of insurance, including property, casualty, homeowner's, renter's, and automobile insurance. The act also includes "sex" to cover sexual orientation, gender identity, and transgender status. The changes will take effect on January 1st following the date the act becomes law.

New York S09179 prohibits insurance discrimination based on marital status after a spouse's death.

New York S09179 amends the insurance law to prohibit insurers from refusing to issue, canceling, or declining to renew policies, limiting coverage, or increasing premiums based on an insured's marital status following the death of their spouse. This protection applies to various types of insurance, including property, casualty, homeowner's, renter's, and automobile insurance. The act also includes "sex" to cover sexual orientation, gender identity, and transgender status. The changes will take effect on January 1st following the date the act becomes law.