New York § 2617 - 2617Unfair discrimination for the use of prescriptions to block the effects of opioids
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 2617 — 2617Unfair discrimination for the use of prescriptions to block the effects of opioids, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2617. 2617Unfair discrimination for the use of prescriptions to block the effects of opioids
§ 2617. Unfair discrimination for the use of prescriptions to block the effects of opioids. No insurer or entity authorized to issue the kinds of insurance specified in paragraphs one or two of subsection (a) of section one thousand one hundred thirteen of this chapter shall refuse to issue a life insurance policy or annuity contract or adjust the amount of premiums, or rates, charged for life insurance policies or annuity contracts for any individual solely because such individual has been prescribed medication used to block the effects of opioids, including, but not limited to, Naloxone and Narcan, unless such action is based on sound actuarial principles or actual or reasonably anticipated experience.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 2617
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 2617 cover?
Section 2617 ("2617Unfair discrimination for the use of prescriptions to block the effects of opioids") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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