You Did It! NYC Anti-Arson Repeal Bill Headed to Gov. Hochul!
In politics, persistence and perseverance pay off. Today, the State Senate followed the lead of the Assembly and passed legislation repealing the NYC “Anti-Arson” application! Big I New York will urge Governor Hochul to act quickly on this important insurance industry reform.
Despite this relic from the 1980s having long outlived its usefulness, the bill remained stuck in the State Senate, allegedly due to opposition from a single member of the Fire Department of New York. For years, Big I New York and the industry at large repeatedly called to end its use, citing the duplicative and burdensome nature of the form. With New York City finally lifting opposition, the stage was set for the Senate to follow the lead of the Assembly and pass the bill.
As frustrating as the legislative environment can be, this victory exemplifies the importance of taking the long view toward building legislative relationships, education, and advocacy. Thank you to members who regularly engaged in calls to action and legislative meetings on this topic. While we anticipate the Governor will support the bill, we will proactively engage with her office to encourage her signature, at which point the law goes into effect. Please do not make any process changes until notified to do so by individual carriers.
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