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NJ A3696
Bill
Status
2/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Joe Danielsen
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AI Summary
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Creates a comprehensive regulatory framework for the sale and licensing of travel insurance in New Jersey, establishing a new "limited lines travel insurance producer" license category for entities selling travel insurance through licensed insurers
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Defines travel insurance to cover trip cancellation/interruption, lost baggage, rental vehicle damages, sickness/accident/death during travel, emergency evacuation, and repatriation of remains, while excluding major medical plans for trips over six months
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Allows travel retailers (tour operators, travel agencies, airlines, etc.) to offer travel insurance under a limited lines producer's license without individual licensing, provided employees complete required training and the retailer registers with the producer
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Requires clear consumer disclosures before purchase, including material policy terms, claims filing process, and pre-existing condition exclusions; prohibits negative opt-out tactics and marketing blanket coverage as "free"
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Grants purchasers a free-look cancellation period of 15 days (postal delivery) or 10 days (electronic delivery) for full refunds if no trip has started or claim filed; takes effect 180 days after enactment
Legislative Description
"Travel Insurance Act."
Substituted by another Bill
Last Action
Substituted by S2783 (2R)
6/30/2025