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NJ S3764

NJ S3764
Increases automobile liability insurance coverage amounts for persons convicted of DWI.


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Introduced
05/08/2023
In Committee
05/08/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases automobile liability insurance coverage amounts for persons convicted of driving under the influence. Under the bill, a person convicted of driving under the influence, as a first offense, will be required to maintain automobile liability insurance coverage, in which coverage must, for one year, be at least in: (a) an amount or limit of $250,000, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to, or death of, one person, in any one accident; (b) an amount or limit of $500,000, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to or death of, more than one person, in any one accident; and (c) an amount or limit of $100,000, exclusive of interest and costs, for damage to property in any one accident. Additionally, a person convicted of driving under the influence, as a second offense, will be required under the bill to maintain automobile liability insurance coverage for two years, while a person convicted of DUI as a third or subsequent offense will be required to maintain automobile liability insurance coverage for four years. The coverage will be at least in: (a) an amount or limit of $500,000, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to, or death of, one person, in any one accident; (b) an amount or limit of $1,000,000, exclusive of interest and costs, on account of injury to or death of, more than one person, in any one accident; and (c) an amount or limit of $200,000, exclusive of interest and costs, for damage to property in any one accident. Lastly, the bill makes technical updates to certain provisions.

AI Summary

This bill increases automobile liability insurance coverage amounts for persons convicted of driving under the influence (DUI). Under the bill, a first-time DUI offender must maintain automobile liability insurance coverage of at least $250,000 per person, $500,000 per accident, and $100,000 for property damage for one year after the license forfeiture period. A second-time DUI offender must maintain coverage of at least $500,000 per person, $1,000,000 per accident, and $200,000 for property damage for two years after the license forfeiture period. A third or subsequent DUI offender must maintain the higher coverage amounts for four years after the license forfeiture period. The bill also makes technical updates to certain provisions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 05/08/2023)

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