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NJ S2324

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

John McKeon

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends New Jersey law to explicitly include self-driving vehicles capable of operating without human control in the definition of "automobile" under the state's no-fault insurance system
  • Requires owners of self-driving motor vehicles to maintain the same liability insurance coverage as conventional vehicles, including minimum limits of $35,000 per person and $70,000 per accident for bodily injury (for policies issued on or after January 1, 2026)
  • Extends personal injury protection (PIP) benefits requirements under the New Jersey Automobile Reparation Reform Act to self-driving vehicles
  • Applies to both standard and basic automobile insurance policies for self-driving private passenger vehicles registered or garaged in New Jersey

Legislative Description

Clarifies that owners of self-driving motor vehicles must comply with existing insurance requirements.

Commerce

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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