A 5297 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

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

This bill requires parties involved in arbitration hearings regarding personal injury protection benefits to be represented by a licensed New Jersey attorney. The cost of hiring this attorney must be paid by the party seeking representation, while individuals choosing to represent themselves are exempt from this rule. The law will only apply to arbitration cases that are started after the bill takes effect 90 days following its enactment.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 23, 2026 Last action Jun 23, 2026
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Jun 23, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
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Dan Hutchison
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