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NJ S960
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jon Bramnick
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AI Summary
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Allows victims who chose the "limitation on lawsuit" (verbal threshold) auto insurance option to sue for noneconomic damages when injured by a drunk driver, regardless of whether their injuries meet the verbal threshold requirements
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Applies when the at-fault driver is convicted of or pleads guilty to drunk driving (R.S.39:4-50), refusing a breathalyzer test (C.39:4-50.4a), or similar violations from other jurisdictions
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Amends P.L.1972, c.70 (C.39:6A-8), New Jersey's tort exemption and noneconomic loss statute governing automobile insurance liability
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Takes effect immediately and applies to causes of action accruing on or after the effective date
Legislative Description
Provides that limitation on lawsuit option does not apply in accident caused by drunk driver.
Commerce
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
1/13/2026