The first state to pass insurance legislation was:
- New York
Explanation:
1. New York was the first state to pass insurance legislation with the creation of the New York Insurance Department in 1859.
2. This department was established to regulate and oversee the insurance industry within the state, setting a precedent for other states to follow in terms of insurance regulation.
3. The passage of insurance legislation in New York marked a significant milestone in the history of insurance regulation in the United States.
