This bill mandates that New Jersey's state health insurance programs, including SHBP, SEHBP, and NJ FamilyCare, must cover education services for patients with kidney disease who need dialysis or a transplant. The legislation requires the Department of Health to create specific guidelines for these services, which involve verbal counseling on managing related health conditions, preventing complications, and understanding treatment options like different types of dialysis or transplantation. Under the plan, patients would receive this information before their appointments to help them actively participate in choosing their treatment path. The coverage for the NJ FamilyCare program is specifically noted as dependent on receiving approval from the federal government.
This bill requires stores authorized to accept SNAP benefits in New Jersey to install security features on their payment terminals to prevent card skimming, a fraud method that steals data from payment cards. Starting in January 2027, the state Department of Human Services will have the power to inspect these retailers to ensure they are following the new safety rules. If a store violates the law, it faces fines ranging from $1,000 for a first offense up to $5,000 for each subsequent violation, and a retailer could be banned from the SNAP program after four or more infractions.
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Agriculture to allow milk dealer license applications to be submitted electronically through its website. Currently, applicants must print a form, fill it out, and mail it in, but this change would let them submit their applications online. The law would take effect two years after it is passed. It directly affects businesses that want to sell milk and simplifies the application process for both dealers and the state agency.
This New Jersey bill requires the probation division to notify victims or the nearest relatives of homicide victims when a defendant's probation or suspended sentence is modified to shorten its duration or when the defendant is discharged. The law applies specifically to individuals convicted of homicide and ensures they receive updates regarding changes that affect the length of their supervision or the end of their sentence. By mandating these notifications, the legislation aims to keep affected parties informed about significant developments in the case without altering the existing rules for other types of crimes. The act takes effect immediately upon passage.
This bill sets new minimum requirements for anyone appointed as New Jersey's Attorney General. To qualify, a candidate must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for 20 years, and a resident of the state for seven years immediately before appointment. Additionally, the individual must have been a licensed attorney in New Jersey for 10 years, with at least seven of those years spent actively working as a lawyer, judge, or law professor in the state. These rules apply to all future appointments made by the Governor with Senate approval.
This New Jersey bill requires school districts receiving specific preschool grants to partner with licensed child care providers and Head Start programs to offer free preschool services. The law limits the number of preschool classrooms a district can operate in a single building to two, with any additional spots provided through these community partnerships. Districts must use a competitive bidding process to select partners and must meet high-quality standards set by the Department of Education. The bill also directs the state to provide technical assistance and funding to help these providers meet quality requirements, with priority given to those in underserved areas.
This bill creates a new state agency called the New Jersey Justice Center to protect individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities from abuse, neglect, and exploitation by caregivers. The Justice Center will be led by an Executive Director appointed by the Governor and will develop policies to ensure high standards of care and investigate incidents within state-funded programs. Key provisions include defining what constitutes abuse and neglect, establishing a medical review board to examine cases, and allowing the center to accept grants and hire staff to carry out its duties. The legislation aims to harmonize investigation procedures across different care systems and improve the overall quality of services provided to these individuals.
This Assembly Resolution urges the U.S. Congress to reject the SAVE America Act, a proposed federal law that would require voters to provide specific citizenship documents and photo identification matching their birth records. The bill directly addresses concerns that these new requirements could disproportionately affect women who have changed their names due to marriage or divorce, as well as other groups facing barriers to accessing in-person registration offices. By transmitting this resolution to federal leaders, New Jersey lawmakers are formally expressing their opposition to measures they believe would restrict voting access and undermine historical progress in women's suffrage. The measure serves as a statement of policy rather than a law that changes state statutes, focusing instead on influencing federal legislative action.
This bill allows employees of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey to take paid leave when performing military duties or attending required military training. It covers all types of workers, including full-time, part-time, temporary, and probationary staff, ensuring they do not lose seniority, vacation time, or promotion opportunities while on leave. Employees will receive their regular pay for up to 30 days or 22 working days in a calendar year for active duty, with additional provisions for those serving in combat zones to access healthcare services. The legislation also ensures that pension contributions continue during military leave, with options for employees to make up any shortfall in payments.
This bill requires businesses in New Jersey that receive financial aid from the Economic Development Authority to stop paying different wages to men and women for similar work. To comply, these companies must follow new rules and submit written proof to the Authority showing they do not discriminate based on sex when setting pay. The law defines gender discrimination as paying one sex less than the other for jobs requiring similar skill, effort, and responsibility. It applies to various business types, including corporations, partnerships, and non-profits, that receive loans, grants, or tax incentives from the state agency.
This bill removes a previous requirement that personalized handguns must have microstamping technology to be sold or transferred by licensed dealers in New Jersey. It also eliminates the mandate for individuals to purchase firearm liability insurance in order to legally possess a gun within the state. Additionally, the legislation updates legal definitions for terms such as antique firearms, destructive devices, and explosives to clarify what items fall under these categories. These changes directly impact gun dealers, firearm owners, and the state's regulatory framework regarding the sale and possession of weapons.
This bill requires that forensic evidence collected during sexual assault investigations in New Jersey be kept for at least 10 years, extending to 10 years after a minor victim turns 18. It applies to various custodians, including law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, courts, and healthcare facilities, and mandates that they notify victims within 30 days of collection that the evidence may be discarded after the preservation period. The law also allows county prosecutors or the Division of Criminal Justice to authorize destruction after the deadline, provided they offer the Division a chance to take custody of the items. By updating current guidelines that previously required only five years of retention, the legislation aims to ensure evidence remains available for potential future use.
