New York State Assembly News

Conviction of Former Assembly Speaker Silver Brings Turmoil to N.Y. Politics

The conviction of former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has shaken New York politics down to the granite foundations of the state Capitol, provoking fresh calls to overhaul a system that has stubbornly clung to its long history …

N.Y. Assembly OKs Bill to Expedite Claims Processes After Disasters

The New York State Assembly recently approved a bill (A04458) that would require insurers to expedite claims investigation and settlement processes after declared disasters and emergencies. Under the legislation, which passed the Assembly on June 17, insurers would be required …

N.Y. Assembly OKs Bill Allowing Later Claims for Medical Malpractice

New York’s state Assembly has passed legislation that would let victims of medical malpractice file claims later than allowed now. Current law requires filing claims within two-and-a-half years after the act, omission or improper treatment. The legislation would start that …

Groups Warn N.Y. Assembly’s Insurance Reform Bills Have Potential to Backfire

Industry groups are warning that the New York State Assembly’s recent approval of the post-Sandy insurance reform package has the potential to backfire and are urging the state Senate not to take up this legislation. The reform package includes a …

N.Y. Assembly Approves a Flurry of Post-Sandy Insurance Reform Bills

The New York State Assembly approved on Tuesday a comprehensive post-Sandy insurance reform package comprised of 14 pieces of legislation. All approved measures now move to the state Senate for further consideration. The approved bills range from establishing a “homeowner’s …