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NJ S2944
NJ S2944Prohibits use of education, occupation, and credit score as rating factors in automobile insurance underwriting.
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Introduced
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
In Committee
03/11/2024
03/11/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 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; or (3) credit score, or any information derived from an insured's credit report. The bill also prohibits automobile insurers from inquiring of an insured or applicant for insurance, or of a third-party concerning an insured or applicant, as to these factors.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits automobile insurance companies in New Jersey from using a person's educational background, their job or profession, or their credit score (or any information from a credit report) to determine their insurance rates or to decide whether to insure them. This means insurers can no longer assign drivers to different pricing tiers based on these factors, nor can they ask applicants or existing customers about them. The bill aims to ensure that car insurance premiums are based on driving-related factors rather than personal characteristics or financial history, and it will become law 90 days after it is enacted.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 03/11/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2944 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2944_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2944_I1.HTM |
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