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NJ A984

NJ A984
Prohibits insurers from raising medical malpractice liability insurance premiums under certain circumstances.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that an insurer shall not increase the premium of any medical malpractice liability insurance policy based on a claim of medical negligence or malpractice against an insured unless the claim, as defined in the bill, results in a medical malpractice claim settlement, judgment, or arbitration award against the insured.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits insurers from increasing the premium of any medical malpractice liability insurance policy based on a claim of medical negligence or malpractice against the insured, unless the claim results in a medical malpractice claim settlement, judgment, or arbitration award against the insured. The bill defines "claim" as any demand received by an insured seeking damages that results from a medical incident, or an insured's notice to the insurer of a specific professional services act or omission that the insured reasonably believes may result in a demand for damages.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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