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NJ S1417

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Lagana

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Parties in arbitration hearings involving personal injury protection (PIP) benefits claims under New Jersey auto insurance law must be represented by an attorney licensed to practice in the state
  • Attorney representation must be retained at the party's own expense
  • Pro se litigants (individuals representing themselves) are exempt from the attorney representation requirement
  • The law takes effect 90 days after enactment and applies only to arbitration hearings initiated on or after that date
  • Sponsored by Senator Joseph A. Lagana of District 38 (Bergen County) and pre-filed for the 2026 legislative session

Legislative Description

Requires parties in arbitration hearings to be represented by attorneys in certain circumstances.

2nd Reading in the Senate

Last Action

Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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