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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Department of Banking and Insurance to conduct an investigation of practices of the automobile insurance industry in regard to increases in automobile insurance premiums for drivers who have had motor vehicle driver's license suspensions for any reason - either driving related or not. Further, the commissioner of the department is to investigate the use of credit ratings and addresses in determining premiums for drivers. In performing its investigation, the department is to determine whether increases are justified for certain offenses not related to driving including credit ratings. This bill was prompted by a recommendation from the Motor Vehicles Affordability and Fairness Task Force.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance investigate how automobile insurance companies are increasing premiums for drivers who have had their driver's licenses suspended, comparing increases for driving-related offenses versus non-driving-related offenses. The investigation will also examine the use of credit ratings and addresses in setting these premiums, specifically determining if factors like non-driving related suspensions or credit scores justify higher costs. This initiative stems from a recommendation by the Motor Vehicles Affordability and Fairness Task Force, and the findings will be reported to the Governor and Legislature within two years of the investigation's start, with the act taking effect six months after enactment and expiring 90 days after the report is submitted.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1503 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1503_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S2000/1503_I1.HTM |
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