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NJ S3124

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicholas Scutari

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum bodily injury liability coverage from $15,000 to $100,000 per person and from $30,000 to $200,000 per accident for motor vehicle and automobile insurance policies in New Jersey.

  • Raises minimum property damage liability coverage from $5,000 to $35,000 per accident.

  • Increases the minimum medical expense benefits option under personal injury protection (PIP) coverage from $15,000 to $25,000 per person per accident, while maintaining the $250,000 standard for severe injuries.

  • Applies to all motor vehicles and private passenger automobiles registered or principally garaged in New Jersey, except those under basic or special policies.

  • Takes effect on the first day of the fourth month after enactment and applies to insurance policies entered into on or after that date.

Legislative Description

Increases certain minimum limits for motor vehicle and automobile insurance coverages.

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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