S.586

Restricts access to motor vehicle accident reports under certain circumstances.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

New Jersey S586 restricts public access to motor vehicle accident reports for 90 days after an accident.

New Jersey S586 amends laws to restrict public access to motor vehicle accident reports for 90 days following an accident. Exceptions include insurers' investigators, claim representatives, vehicle owners, operators, or passengers, and those authorized to investigate insurance fraud. The bill also modifies the form for accident reports, ensuring they include detailed information about the accident, its cause, and involved parties. The law enforcement agencies must provide these reports to authorized individuals within 24 hours of the accident.

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Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee