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NJ S834
NJ S834Prohibits automobile insurers from using underwriting rules to raise automobile insurance rates on persons deemed not at fault in motor vehicle accidents.
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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 prohibits automobile insurers from using underwriting rules to raise automobile insurance rates on insured persons who are involved in a motor vehicle accident and who are deemed not at fault. Under the bill, automobile insurers will be prohibited from using underwriting rules to assign a risk to a rating plan on the basis of the insured person's involvement in a motor vehicle accident in which the insured person is deemed not at fault by the insurer providing coverage to the insured.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing New Jersey law to prohibit automobile insurance companies from using their internal rules, known as "underwriting rules," to increase insurance rates for drivers who are not at fault in a car accident. Essentially, if an insurance company determines that you were not responsible for a collision, they cannot use that accident as a reason to charge you more for your car insurance, even if it might otherwise be a factor in their pricing calculations. This change aims to ensure that drivers who are not at fault for accidents are not penalized financially by their insurers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Bill Topics
Banking, Finance, and Domestic Commerce
- ‐ Insurance Regulation
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S834 | 01/14/2026 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/834_I1.HTM | 01/14/2026 |
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