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NJ S203
Provides that limitation on lawsuit option does not apply in accident caused by drunk driver.
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Introduced
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that a person who has chosen the "verbal threshold," or limitation on lawsuit option, under his private passenger automobile insurance policy could nevertheless sue a tortfeasor for noneconomic damages when bodily injury is sustained in an accident if the tortfeasor is convicted of, or pleads guilty to, drunk driving or refusing to take a breathalyzer test in relation to that accident, even if the verbal threshold requirements have not been met with respect to that injury.
AI Summary
This bill provides that a person who has chosen the "verbal threshold," or limitation on lawsuit option, under their private passenger automobile insurance policy could nevertheless sue a tortfeasor (the party responsible for the accident) for noneconomic damages when bodily injury is sustained in an accident if the tortfeasor is convicted of or pleads guilty to drunk driving or refusing a breathalyzer test, even if the verbal threshold requirements have not been met with respect to that injury. This exception to the verbal threshold applies to accidents caused by a driver who is convicted of or pleads guilty to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or a similar offense.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/11/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S203 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S0500/203_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/S0500/203_I1.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/203_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S0500/203_I1.PDF |
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