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NJ S3173
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nicholas Scutari
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AI Summary
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Defendants in damage recovery lawsuits must be properly named throughout all litigation proceedings, including insurance companies named as defendants.
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Insurance companies must be referred to by their official legal name as filed with the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, not by any assumed or fictitious business names.
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Juries and other triers of fact must be informed of the defendant insurance company's legal name during trial.
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The requirement applies to all causes of action and takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Requires defendants, including insurance companies named as defendants, to be properly identified in causes of action.
2nd Reading in the Senate
Last Action
Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
3/16/2026