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NJ S3173
NJ S3173Requires defendants, including insurance companies named as defendants, to be properly identified in causes of action.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires defendants, including insurance companies named as defendants, to be properly identified in a cause of action. Under the bill, defendants, including insurance companies named as a defendant, will be required to be properly identified throughout litigation in actions for the recovery of damages. During litigation or trial under the bill, an insurance company named as a defendant will be properly referred to by the company's legal name and not by an assumed or fictitious name of the company. Triers of fact will also be informed at trial of the legal name of the company.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all defendants in lawsuits seeking damages, including insurance companies, must be accurately identified throughout the legal proceedings. Specifically, insurance companies named as defendants must be referred to by their official legal names, as registered with the state's banking and insurance authorities, rather than any trade names or aliases they might use. This requirement extends to trials, where the jury or judge (referred to as "triers of fact") will be informed of the insurance company's legal name. The bill aims to ensure clarity and transparency in litigation by preventing the use of potentially misleading names.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Senate Commerce Hearing (10:00:00 3/16/2026 Committee Room 6, 1st Floor, State House Annex, Trenton, NJ) (on 03/16/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S3173 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3500/3173_I1.HTM |
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