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S 6568

Establishes the construction insurance notification act (CINA)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jamaal Bailey

Establishes the Construction Insurance Notification Act (CINA) to require notification of construction insurance details to owners, contractors, and insurers.

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Bill Summary · S 6568

Summary of S 6568 — Construction Insurance Notification Act (CINA)

Quick Facts

  • Bill Number: S 6568
  • Title: Establishes the Construction Insurance Notification Act (CINA)
  • Status: Referred to the Senate Insurance Committee
  • Introduced: March 17, 2025
  • Sponsor: Jamaal Bailey (primary)
  • Related Assembly Bills (Companions): A 3817 (companion), A 10563 (prior-session)

Purpose and intent

The bill’s title indicates that it would establish the Construction Insurance Notification Act (CINA). Based on the title alone, the measure appears designed to create new requirements related to notification around construction insurance. The exact statutory language, definitions, and procedural details are not provided in the summary available here, so the precise scope and aims (e.g., who must notify whom, what information must be disclosed, and under what circumstances) cannot be stated without the bill text.

What is known from the record

  • The bill has been introduced and referred to the Senate Insurance Committee, indicating a focus on insurance matters as they relate to construction.
  • A companion bill exists in the Assembly (A 3817), with A 3817 listed twice in the provided material, suggesting multiple related actions or versions in the Assembly. A prior-session Assembly bill (A 10563) is also referenced.
  • No further legislative actions (e.g., passage, amendments, or fiscal notes) are listed beyond the initial referral.

What remains to be seen (provisions to watch)

Once the full text is available, readers should look for:
- Definitions (e.g., which projects, entities (owners, contractors, subcontractors), and types of insurance are covered)
- Notification requirements (who must notify whom, timing, form, and content of notices)
- Compliance timelines and phased implementation
- Penalties or enforcement mechanisms for noncompliance
- Exemptions or special cases (e.g., small projects, public projects)
- Interaction with existing state insurance or construction-related statutes
- Effective date and any transition provisions

Potential impact (general considerations)

  • Could increase transparency around construction insurance coverage for project owners, contractors, subcontractors, and insurers.
  • May impose new administrative requirements on participants in construction projects.
  • Depending on specifics, could affect bidding processes, project risk management, and compliance costs.

Next steps for readers

  • Monitor the bill’s text and amendments in the Senate (S 6568) and its Assembly companion (A 3817) to understand the exact provisions.
  • Review fiscal notes, committee memoranda, and any public hearings for impacts and cost considerations.
  • Check for updates on the official New York State Legislature website or through legislative tracking services.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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