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

This bill requires that parties involved in arbitration cases about personal injury protection (PIP) coverage claims must be represented by a licensed New Jersey attorney. It specifically applies to disputes over PIP coverage, which covers medical costs after car accidents under existing New Jersey law. The requirement takes effect 90 days after the bill becomes law and applies only to new arbitration cases filed after that date. This changes the process for handling certain auto insurance disputes by mandating legal representation in these specific proceedings.