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NJ A4570

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Rosy Bagolie

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits automobile insurers from increasing premiums, imposing surcharges, or adversely rerating policies for drivers deemed not at fault in accidents by their insurer.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance to establish standards for determining "at-fault accidents," including automatic exclusions when a vehicle is struck from behind or by a driver determined to be at fault.

  • Mandates insurers provide written disclosure to policyholders for any adverse rerating, including the basis for the at-fault determination, specific premium impacts, and the right to dispute through insurer and administrative review.

  • Applies to automobile insurance policies issued, delivered, or renewed beginning the first day of the seventh month following enactment.

Legislative Description

Prohibits automobile insurers from increasing automobile insurance rates on persons deemed not at fault in automobile accidents.

Financial Institutions and Insurance

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Financial Institutions and Insurance3/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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