This bill (A 3318) prohibits third-party reservation services (like apps or websites) from advertising, listing, or selling reservations for restaurants without a written agreement with the restaurant. It directly affects restaurants (food service establishments) and third-party reservation platforms, requiring explicit permission before they can list a restaurant’s reservations. Violations carry daily civil penalties up to $500 per restaurant per day, and restaurants can sue for damages, attorney fees, or injunctions against unauthorized services. The law aims to prevent third parties from charging customers for reservations they cannot legally offer.
This bill requires New Jersey's Division of Family Development to maintain a waiting list for income-eligible applicants whose child care assistance applications cannot be processed immediately due to limited funding. It mandates the division to create procedures for adding applicants to the list, notify them when funding becomes available (including via website), and publish an annual report tracking key metrics like applications received, approvals, and those placed on the waiting list. The law directly affects low-income families seeking state child care assistance who face funding delays. The report must be published online and submitted to the Governor and Legislature annually.
This bill establishes a minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to New Jersey Medicaid beneficiaries with brain injuries. It requires that these rates match the average reimbursement for Day Habilitation Services Tiers D and E (currently $9.89 per 15 minutes) as used for developmental disability services. The policy directly affects approved brain injury service providers who deliver these programs to Medicaid beneficiaries. This amendment expands existing law, which previously only set minimum rates for community residential services, to now include structured day program services.
This New Jersey bill establishes a legal pathway for individuals to sue when immigration enforcement actions violate the U.S. Constitution. It permits civil lawsuits against law enforcement officers or agencies conducting immigration enforcement who knowingly breach constitutional rights, allowing successful plaintiffs to recover monetary damages (including punitive damages), attorney fees, and other relief. Key provisions require courts to consider factors like whether officers failed to identify themselves, wore facial coverings, bypassed body cameras, used crowd control equipment, or violated court orders when determining punitive damages. The bill explicitly states that qualified immunity remains a valid defense against such lawsuits. It directly affects individuals subjected to immigration enforcement and law enforcement officers or agencies involved in those actions.
S 1370 requires that all new flooring installed in schools (K-12 public or private) and licensed child care centers must be certified by the manufacturer as mercury-free before a construction permit can be issued. This applies to any new construction, repair, or upgrade of flooring in these facilities. Manufacturers falsely claiming mercury-free flooring face civil penalties of $10,000 for a first offense and $25,000 for repeat violations. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment.
This bill amends New Jersey's Fiscal Year 2026 budget to redirect $500,000 originally designated for the City of Camden's Capital Projects fund to Parkside Business & Community in Partnership, a local nonprofit. The reassignment shifts funds from city capital projects to support the nonprofit's work revitalizing Camden's Parkside neighborhood through commercial development, housing, and community initiatives. This is a procedural budget adjustment that changes fund allocation without creating new policies or altering overall spending levels. The bill specifically updates the appropriations act's line items to reflect this reallocation.
This bill prohibits New Jersey sports wagering licensees and their contracted operators from offering promotional credits, bonuses, or free rewards to customers using responsible gaming tools. It specifically blocks incentives designed to encourage betting for people who have self-excluded, set time limits, imposed deposit restrictions, or used other responsible gaming programs. Violations would result in a minimum $500 fine per offense. The law amends existing gambling regulations to protect vulnerable bettors from targeted marketing while they use safety tools.
This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation to inspect all state highway traffic signs at least once every year to ensure they are properly maintained, legible, and visible. The Department must keep records of these inspections and submit an annual report to the Legislature detailing the findings. Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a public awareness campaign to educate citizens on how to report missing, damaged, or hard-to-see traffic signs. These measures aim to improve road safety by keeping signage in good condition and encouraging public participation in reporting issues.
This New Jersey bill mandates that all health insurance plans cover the cost of genetic testing for individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The law applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, and individual policies issued or renewed in the state after the effective date. Under the new rule, insurers must treat these genetic tests the same as any other medical condition, ensuring they are covered without additional restrictions. The legislation defines genetic testing broadly to include tests that analyze DNA, RNA, chromosomes, or proteins to identify mutations that guide treatment and monitoring.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to remove the income limit that currently restricts eligibility for New Jersey's $250 property tax deduction for seniors and disabled citizens. Under the current rules, only residents with an annual income of $10,000 or less qualify for this benefit, but the amendment would allow individuals earning more than that threshold to still receive the deduction. The change directly affects elderly and disabled homeowners, cooperative residents, and their surviving spouses who currently cannot access the tax relief due to higher incomes. If passed by voters, the amendment would expand financial assistance to a broader group of low-to-moderate income residents while maintaining the existing $250 deduction amount.
This New Jersey Assembly Resolution urges the President and Congress to exempt Social Security benefits from federal income tax. The resolution highlights that while many states do not tax these benefits, federal law currently allows taxation of up to 85 percent of benefits for higher-income recipients. It requests that federal legislation be introduced to remove this tax burden entirely. The resolution is a formal request to the federal government and does not directly change any laws within New Jersey.
This bill increases the maximum grant amount available to New Jersey farmers for farmland stewardship activities from $20,000 to $100,000 per application. The legislation directly affects farmers who manage land preserved for agricultural use and wish to undertake projects like installing deer fencing or implementing soil conservation measures. By raising the funding cap, the bill allows for larger-scale improvements to preserved farmland without changing the existing rules on how grants are distributed per acre. This change aims to address rising costs associated with maintaining and restoring farmland while keeping the program's overall structure intact.
