This New Jersey bill mandates that all health insurance plans and Medicaid programs cover medically necessary tests and FDA-approved treatments designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The law requires these benefits to be treated the same as coverage for other conditions, specifically exempting them from step therapy requirements that often delay access to medications. These provisions apply to hospital, medical, and health service corporation contracts, as well as individual and group health insurance policies issued or renewed in the state. The coverage must be determined by a physician and align with the official labeling approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
This New Jersey bill introduces temporary surcharges on hotel stays and sales within the Meadowlands district between June 12 and July 21, 2026, to fund preparations for special events. The measure adds a 2.5 percent fee on hotel room rates in most counties and a 3 percent fee on sales of goods, food, drinks, and amusement tickets in the Meadowlands, excluding transactions in the lowest-classified counties and purchases by tax-exempt entities. All collected funds will go to the state's General Fund, and the Department of the Treasury will handle collection and administration using existing tax procedures.
This bill allows New Jersey resident taxpayers to claim a state tax deduction for losses caused by theft if they are also eligible for a federal theft loss deduction. The amount of the state deduction would match the federal deduction allowed under Internal Revenue Code section 165, covering losses from crimes such as larceny, embezzlement, and fraud. The legislation specifically excludes costs or losses that are already netted against other income categories or used to calculate other tax benefits. By mirroring federal rules, the bill ensures that individuals who can deduct theft losses on their federal returns can receive the same relief on their New Jersey state returns.
This bill modifies New Jersey election laws to regulate how individuals can assist voters with filling out mail-in ballots. It limits non-family helpers to assisting a maximum of three voters per election, while allowing up to five if they are immediate family members living in the same household. Additionally, the legislation requires that any non-family assistant must be a registered voter in the same county as the person they are helping. These changes aim to clarify the rules for ballot assistance and delivery without altering the fundamental right to vote by mail.
This bill requires the New Jersey Secretary of State to launch a public awareness campaign explaining how federal postal rules define postmarks and how they might affect the validity of mail-in ballots. The campaign will inform voters about the risk that a ballot could be rejected if its postmark date is later than the election day, even if mailed on time, and will highlight options like requesting a manual postmark or using ballot drop boxes. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of State to evaluate the placement and usage of ballot drop boxes across the state and submit a report with recommendations for any necessary changes. To fund these efforts, the bill appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund to the Department of State.
This bill prohibits wearable technology companies in New Jersey from selling or offering to sell consumers' health information without their express written consent. It defines "wearable technology" as devices worn on the body that track physical activities and health metrics, such as heart rate and sleep patterns, and applies to any company that develops or sells these devices. The law requires companies to obtain clear, written permission before monetizing data related to a user's past, present, or future physical or mental health condition. By adding this specific restriction to existing privacy statutes, the legislation aims to give individuals greater control over how their personal health data is used by device manufacturers.
This New Jersey bill prohibits businesses from advertising discounts based on fake previous prices under the state's consumer fraud laws. It defines a price as fictitious if it cannot be proven through sales records from the last 60 days, consistent offering over at least 28 of the previous 90 days, or by showing the price does not exceed the supplier's cost plus standard markup. The law allows consumers who are misled by such false pricing to sue for damages, which must include the price difference and be at least $500 or three times the actual loss, along with court fees.
This bill, known as the New Jersey Home Safety Act, requires firearm owners to store their guns in a locked safe or container when not in use to prevent accidents and unauthorized access. It directly affects individuals who possess firearms in New Jersey and establishes penalties, including community service and criminal charges, for failing to comply with these storage rules. The legislation also mandates that gun dealers provide a written warning about safe storage laws to anyone receiving a firearm and sets aside $500,000 for related enforcement and education efforts.
This bill establishes a public awareness and education program for Parkinson's disease within the New Jersey Department of Health. The program aims to educate the public and healthcare professionals about the disease's symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, and lifestyle management. It authorizes the department to create outreach campaigns and educational materials while allowing the acceptance of federal grants or donations to fund these efforts. The legislation directly impacts state health officials, medical providers, and the general public by promoting better understanding and early detection of the condition.
This bill creates a 13-member New Jersey Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Care within the Department of Children and Families to develop a statewide strategy for improving the state's child care system. The commission will be composed of state agency officials and public members appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders, who will review issues such as affordability, workforce pay, and infrastructure to identify challenges and propose reforms. Members will serve without pay but may receive expense reimbursements, and the group is tasked with submitting a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within 12 months of organizing.
This bill requires manufacturers of recalled medical devices in New Jersey to provide a replacement device at no cost to consumers or pay for one from another supplier if their own replacement is unavailable. The law applies specifically when a recall instructs users to stop using or return a device, mandating that the manufacturer fulfill this obligation within 30 days of the recall being issued. To enforce compliance, violations are classified as unlawful practices under the state's consumer fraud act, which can result in monetary penalties, cease and desist orders, and additional financial damages for injured parties.
This bill updates New Jersey law to clarify how the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund reimburses agencies that train volunteer EMTs. It specifically defines "volunteer" as those who do not receive an hourly wage or salary for their services, while explicitly excluding full-time hospital employees from this definition. The legislation also broadens the definition of higher education to include out-of-state universities and sets a minimum service requirement of 12 calls or 150 hours annually for the first three years of certification. Additionally, it establishes rules for recovering training funds if a volunteer stops meeting service requirements, except when they leave to attend college.
