S.3173

Requires defendants, including insurance companies named as defendants, to be properly identified in causes of action.

Chamber Passed·3/23/26

New Jersey S3173 mandates proper identification of defendants, including insurance companies, in causes of action for damages.

New Jersey S3173 requires defendants, including insurance companies, to be properly named in litigation for damages. Specifically, insurance companies must be referred to by their legal name, as approved by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance, and not by any assumed or fictitious name. This act applies to all causes of action and takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 25–12 · Mar 23
Current
Judiciary Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

25 Yea

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12 Nay

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3 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 16

10:00 AM

Senate Commerce Hearing

History

Mar 23

Senate

Passed by the Senate (25-12)

Mar 23

Assembly

Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

Mar 16

Senate

Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading