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NJ S687

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Robert Smith

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a 17-member Joint Blue Ribbon Task Force on Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance within the Department of Banking and Insurance
  • Task force members include three state commissioners (or designees), four legislators (two from each chamber, bipartisan), five private sector representatives, three nonprofit representatives, and two academic experts in climate change and insurance
  • Requires analysis of how insurance pricing reflects property risk, which communities may become uninsurable within 50 years due to flooding or disasters, and impacts on affordable housing inventory
  • Must examine potential displacement and segregation effects on low and moderate income communities, as well as impacts on real estate values from insurance availability changes
  • Task force must submit findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of member appointments, after which it dissolves

Legislative Description

Creates Joint Blue Ribbon Task Force on Impacts of Climate Change on Property Insurance.

Environment and Solid Waste

Last Action

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee

2/24/2026

Committee Referrals

Environment and Solid Waste2/24/2026
Environment and Energy1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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