The New York State Legislature adjourned on June 24. In addition to the dramatic changes among the leadership of state government ? with the departure of Governor Eliot Spitzer and the announced departure of Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno and the arrivals of Governor David Paterson and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos ? there were several significant bills passed by the Legislature and enacted into law or awaiting review by the Governor that affect the insurance industry. The following is a brief overview of many of those bills, including their status in the legislative process.

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