New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill
S 3173: Requires defendants, including insurance companies named as defendants, to be properly identified in causes of action.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
S 3173 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires defendants, including insurance companies named as defendants, to be properly identified in causes of action. Primary sponsor: Nick Scutari (Democratic), Jon Bramnick (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 23, 2026): Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Scutari | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 22 |
| Jon Bramnick | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
- Passed by the Senate (25-12)
- Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
- Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee