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NJ A3696

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joe Danielsen

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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"

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Insurance2/12/2024

Full Bill Text

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