The law was enacted to prevent policyholders from unknowingly waiving supplemental spousal liability coverage, which occurred routinely in the past, according to the United Public Service Employees Union. Credit: Jordi Clave Garsot/Adobe Stock The law was enacted to prevent policyholders from unknowingly waiving supplemental spousal liability coverage, which occurred routinely in the past, according to the United Public Service Employees Union. Credit: Jordi Clave Garsot/Adobe Stock

As of August 1, 2023, all auto insurance policies in New York must include supplemental spousal liability coverage, according to a brief from the New York State Department of Financial Services.

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