S.2034

"Pet Insurance Act."

Introduced·1/9/24

New Jersey S2034 establishes the "Pet Insurance Act" to regulate pet insurance policies, ensuring consumer protections and clear disclosures.

New Jersey S2034, the "Pet Insurance Act," creates a comprehensive legal framework for pet insurance within the state. The bill mandates that pet insurers clearly disclose policy exclusions, benefit schedules, and waiting periods. It prohibits insurers from applying waiting periods to policy renewals and requires insurers to prove preexisting condition exclusions. Additionally, the bill mandates that wellness programs be clearly differentiated from insurance policies to prevent consumer confusion.

Included in complete analysis

  • Overview
  • Core Provisions
  • Implementation
  • Impact
  • Legal Framework
  • Critical Issues

See what it does, who it affects, and the critical issues in plain language. Free, 30 seconds.

Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Commerce Committee: Reported with Amendments

5 Yea

DRDDR

0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 24, 2025

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Dec 22, 2025

Senate

Substituted by A1203 (2R)

Dec 18, 2025

Senate

Senate Amendment (Voice) (Ruiz)

Mar 24, 2025

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading