New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8457 — Relates to the definition of small group for the purposes of health insurance policies and contracts; repealer

Last action — In Assembly Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

This bill changes the definition of 'small group' for health insurance to include up to fifty employees.

The bill amends the definition of 'small group' in health insurance policies to cover companies with fifty or fewer employees. It also repeals the requirement for an impact study by the superintendent.

What this means for you
  • Small Business: If you own a small business with up to fifty employees, this bill may affect your health insurance options.

Summary

Amends the definition of "small group" for purposes of health insurance policies and contracts to fifty employees or fewer; repeals provisions requiring the superintendent to conduct an impact study.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1378

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. REFERRED TO INSURANCE

  7. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

healthcare health-insurance
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Frequently asked questions

What does S8457 do?
Amends the definition of "small group" for purposes of health insurance policies and contracts to fifty employees or fewer; repeals provisions requiring the superintendent to conduct an impact study.
Who sponsors S8457?
S8457 is sponsored by Jeremy Cooney.
What is the current status of S8457?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced July 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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