S.1417

Requires parties in arbitration hearings to be represented by attorneys in certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/13/26

New Jersey S1417 mandates attorney representation for parties in arbitration hearings concerning personal injury protection coverage claims.

New Jersey S1417 introduces a requirement for parties in arbitration hearings to be represented by attorneys in cases involving personal injury protection coverage claims. This law amends existing statutes to ensure that any individual participating in such arbitrations must have legal counsel licensed in New Jersey. The act will take effect 90 days after its enactment and applies to arbitration proceedings initiated after that date.

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Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Commerce Committee: Reported with Amendments

4 Yea

DDDR

0 Nay

1 Not Voting

R

Calendar

Feb 12

10:30 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Feb 24

Senate

Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)

Feb 12

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Jan 13

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee