A 2853 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Requires liability insurance coverage for special automobile insurance policies.

This bill sets minimum liability insurance coverage requirements for standard auto insurance policies in New Jersey. It increases bodily injury coverage limits over time: $15,000/$25,000/$35,000 per person (for single accidents) and $30,000/$50,000/$70,000 for multiple people, effective on specific dates starting in 2023. It also requires minimum $250,000 per person/$500,000 per accident for uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage. The bill directly affects all drivers purchasing standard auto insurance policies in New Jersey, mandating these coverage levels for policies issued or renewed after the specified dates.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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