This bill clarifies definitions related to firearms used while hunting in New Jersey. It amends several hunting statutes to explicitly define "long gun" as including rifles, shotguns, machine guns, and also air guns, spring guns, or similar devices firing projectiles under 3/8 inch in diameter. The bill specifically prohibits hunters from carrying both a long gun and a bow simultaneously while in the woods or fields. It directly affects hunters transporting firearms, ensuring they understand which weapons qualify under "long gun" restrictions for deer hunting and other game. This is a clarification of existing law, not a new restriction.
This bill reduces the required deposit for specific buyers at sheriff's property sales from 20% to 3.5% for:
- Homeowners facing foreclosure,
- Their next of kin,
- Tenants in the property,
- Nonprofit community development corporations, or
- Buyers who will occupy the property as their primary residence for at least 84 months.
It directly affects low-income homeowners and community organizations seeking to retain homes during foreclosure. The key mechanism lowers financial barriers to purchasing properties at sheriff's sales, while prohibiting pre-sale contact between lenders and potential buyers to protect vulnerable parties.
This New Jersey bill (S 1600) adds specific notification rights for children in resource family care (foster care) and their foster parents. It requires child welfare agencies to promptly inform children and resource family parents when a case manager or supervisor is assigned or reassigned to the child's case. The bill also mandates that children be notified about property or benefits they own (such as Social Security) upon placement outside their home, including details about applications filed on their behalf. These provisions amend existing law (P.L.1991, c.290) to strengthen transparency in case management and financial oversight for children in care.
This bill changes signature requirements for candidates seeking nomination in municipal primary elections in New Jersey. It specifies that in municipalities with fewer than 7,000 residents (based on the latest federal census), candidates must collect signatures equal to at least 5% of the total votes cast in the previous primary election for that party's General Assembly candidates. This applies only to full-municipality petitions, not to wards or election districts - which retain the existing 5% rule. The change affects candidates running for local office in smaller towns, requiring them to gather fewer signatures than under previous thresholds for those specific municipalities.
S 164 requires health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover medically necessary hearing aids (for each ear) and cochlear implants for insured individuals under age 21. It applies to hospital service, medical service, health service corporation contracts, and individual health insurance policies. Insurers must cover the full cost of cochlear implant procedures and devices, while limiting hearing aid coverage to $1,000 per hearing aid per ear every 24 months - allowing patients to pay the difference for more expensive devices without penalty. This bill directly affects families of children and young adults needing hearing devices, ensuring insurance coverage for essential hearing healthcare under 21.
New Jersey's S 783 (proposed) would require manufacturers and retailers to label non-flushable disposable wipes with a "Do Not Flush" symbol and notice. It specifically targets wipes marketed for bathroom use - like baby wipes, cleaning wipes, feminine hygiene products, and adult incontinence wipes - that contain petrochemical fibers. The label must cover at least 2% of the main packaging area with high-contrast text and a standardized symbol. The bill was introduced in January 2024 but was withdrawn before further action.
This bill (A2152) expands New Jersey’s existing pilot program to authorize grants for qualified nonprofit veterans’ organizations to purchase and rehabilitate abandoned homes specifically for homeless veterans. It requires veterans to be low-income or have a disability (or both), and grants up to $400,000 per organization annually must include a 50% matching contribution. The program allocates $1 million yearly for five years, prioritizing organizations serving high-need communities and requiring energy-efficient upgrades where cost savings exceed 10%. It directly affects homeless veterans (defined as living in shelters, motels, or unsafe conditions) and qualified 501(c)(3)/501(c)(19) veterans’ nonprofits statewide.
This bill requires New Jersey state government entities (like departments and agencies serving the public) to provide vital documents and translation services in the 15 most common non-English languages spoken by residents with limited English proficiency, based on Census data. It mandates phased implementation: translations for the top 5 languages within one year, next 5 within two years, and remaining 5 within three years of the law's effective date, with immediate translation for applications and forms. State agencies must also create language access plans detailing how they’ll provide interpretation services (in-person, phone, or video), track language needs, train staff, and post multilingual information posters. The bill specifically excludes automatic translation tools and defines "vital documents" as those affecting access to benefits, legal rights, or program eligibility.
This bill requires developers of new or reconstructed multi-unit buildings (5+ dwelling units) and certain parking lots/garages to install EV-ready parking spaces. Specifically, for buildings, developers must create 15% Make-Ready parking spaces (with EV charging equipment in 1/3 immediately, another 1/3 within 3 years, and the final 1/3 by 6 years), ensuring at least 5% are accessible for people with disabilities. Parking lots with 50+ spaces must install tiered Make-Ready spaces (e.g., 4 spaces for 101-150 spots, 4% for over 150), with 5% accessible. Exceptions apply to low-income housing developments and single-family homes. The bill was introduced but withdrawn on January 9, 2024.
This bill requires companies and organizations that own telecommunications or cable television lines (like phone or internet providers) to remove lines that are no longer in use or unsafe. Specifically, it mandates removal of "abandoned" lines (those not maintained, not in operation for 24+ months, or requested for removal by property owners) and requires new lines to be marked with the owner's identifying information. Property owners and others can request removal of suspected abandoned lines through a formal process involving the Board of Public Utilities. The law applies to all entities owning such lines in New Jersey, aiming to improve safety and clarity around infrastructure.
This bill establishes New Jersey's first comprehensive legal protections for domestic workers, directly affecting individuals providing in-home services like childcare, house cleaning, home care, and cooking. It mandates minimum wage, overtime pay, and paid sick leave for domestic workers (excluding family members, contractors, and minors), while creating a complaint system enforced by the Department of Labor. Key provisions require employers to provide written employment agreements, prohibit retaliation for filing complaints, and clarify that referral agencies cannot control wages or working conditions after placement. The law responds to documented issues of low pay, wage theft, and lack of enforcement in the industry, aligning New Jersey with other states that have enacted similar protections.
This bill authorizes the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to finance transportation projects between Atlantic City Airport and the Atlantic City Tourism District. It specifically allows the CRDA to enter into agreements with state transportation authorities to fund highway or public transportation projects that provide direct access between these two locations. The bill defines "transportation projects" as planning, construction, or improvement of infrastructure connecting the airport to the tourism district, including enhancements to airport air service. This authorization is part of the CRDA's broader mandate to support economic development within the tourism district. The bill does not change existing requirements that the CRDA devote its assets to tourism district development and community projects in Atlantic City.
