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NJ SCR91
NJ SCR91Urges Congress to investigate claims that insurance companies have used revised engineering reports to deny flood claims from Superstorm Sandy.
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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This resolution urges Congress to conduct immediate investigations and hearings to determine the extent to which insurance companies providing flood insurance policies in New Jersey and similarly situated states have used revised engineering reports to deny legitimate claims from homeowners for damage to their properties from Superstorm Sandy.
AI Summary
This resolution urges Congress to investigate claims that insurance companies, particularly those participating in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through the "Write Your Own" program, may have improperly denied flood damage claims from Superstorm Sandy by using revised engineering reports. The resolution highlights a specific court case where an engineer allegedly rewrote an initial report that confirmed flood damage to instead attribute the damage to long-term deterioration or earth movement, leading to claim denial, and suggests this practice might be widespread and detrimental to homeowners in New Jersey and similar states affected by the storm.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/SCR91 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/SCR/91_I1.HTM |
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