S 1939 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

"Personal Injury Trust Fund Transparency Act;" requires plaintiff to file personal injury trust claims under certain circumstances; addresses allocation of trust claims; establishes scheduling and discovery requirements for certain tort actions.

This bill requires plaintiffs in personal injury lawsuits to disclose all related personal injury trust claims within 30 days of filing their lawsuit. It mandates that plaintiffs provide courts and defendants with sworn statements and all relevant trust claim documents, including medical records and settlement details, to ensure transparency. The law delays trials for at least 180 days after this disclosure to allow for full review of trust claims. It directly affects plaintiffs, their attorneys, and defendants in personal injury cases involving trusts, aiming to prevent duplicate claims and streamline legal proceedings. The bill does not alter trust fund operations but establishes clear disclosure rules for trust-related evidence in court.
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
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Holly Schepisi
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