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What Happened:
On November 21st, Governor Hochul vetoed our bill, S.6028/A.6877, which would have allowed insurance companies to waive CARCO inspections. In her veto message, the Governor cited concerns that the bill would remove protections against fraud, increase insurance rates, and harm the businesses that perform photo inspections. What's Next: While we are deeply disappointed the bill was vetoed, we remain confident there is a path forward. In her veto message, Governor Hochul stated that “with modern technology the [photo inspection requirement] could be updated in a responsible way," and that “I am willing to work with the legislature, the insurance industry, and the automotive industry during the upcoming legislative session to identify a solution…" Big I NY has met with key members of the Governor's staff, and this commitment was reaffirmed to us. We will continue to work with Governor Hochul to come to an agreement as quickly as possible, so a new bill can be passed in early 2023. We have provided strong evidence to allay each of her concerns about the bill. Big I NY Has Your Back: This bill faced numerous setbacks and challenges in 2022, yet with persistence and the vocal support of our agents they were overcome. For the first time ever the bill passed both houses of the legislature, with strong bipartisan support. Rest assured we will push even harder to get this done in 2023, and keep an eye on your inbox for more opportunities to speak up and advocate for this bill.
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