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NJ S357

Prohibits use of education, occupation, homeownership status, marital status, or credit score in certain automobile insurance determinations.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits automobile insurers from assigning an insured or prospective insured to a rating tier based upon that person's: (1) educational level; (2) employment, trade, business, occupation or profession; (3) employment status; (4) homeownership status; (5) marital status; or (6) credit score, or any information derived from an insured's credit report. This bill also prohibits insurers from taking education, occupation, homeownership status, marital status, or credit score into consideration in determining a consumer's eligibility for insurance or in calculating a rate for an insured, or in any insurance score used to calculate an insured's rate.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits automobile insurers from considering an insured or prospective insured's educational level, employment, homeownership status, marital status, or credit score when assigning them to a rating tier, determining their eligibility for insurance, or calculating their insurance rates. Insurers are also prohibited from using any information derived from an insured's credit report for these purposes. The bill aims to prevent the use of these factors in automobile insurance determinations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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