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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
Application by a person in military service for, or receipt by a person in military service of, a stay, postponement or suspension pursuant to the provisions of this article in the payment of any tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, or other civil obligation or liability of that person shall not itself, without regard to other considerations, provide the basis for any of the following:
1. A determination by any lender or other person that such person in military service is unable to pay such civil obligation or liability in accordance with its terms.
2. With respect to a credit transaction between a creditor and such person in military service: (a) a denial or revocation of credit by the creditor; (b) a change by the creditor in the terms of an existing credit arrangement; or (c) a refusal by the creditor to grant credit to such person in substantially the amount or on substantially the terms requested.
3. An adverse report relating to the creditworthiness of such person in military service by or to any person or entity engaged in the practice of assembling or evaluating consumer credit information.
4. A refusal by an insurer to insure such person.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - New York Consolidated Laws, Military Law - MIL § 313-a. Exercise of rights under this article not to affect certain future financial transactions - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ny/military-law/mil-sect-313-a/
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