Asm. Paul Kanitra

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New Jersey to create special "250th Anniversary Revolutionary War" license plates for motor vehicles. Vehicle owners who apply (paying a $50 one-time fee plus a $10 annual fee) can display these plates, with all fees deposited into a dedicated fund. The fund, managed by the Department of Treasury, uses these monies to support the preservation of Revolutionary War sites across New Jersey. The design and implementation involve coordination between the Motor Vehicle Commission and the New Jersey Historical Commission.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Division of Travel and Tourism to create and maintain a public website listing all state historic sites, districts, and roadside markers. The website must include searchable maps, driving directions (from all compass points), photos, tour details, contact information for site owners, and links to local historical programs. It will be updated whenever new sites are added by state agencies like the Department of Environmental Protection or Department of Transportation. This directly benefits tourists, historians, and local communities by centralizing access to historic resource information in one accessible online platform.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill would allow individuals to have their blood type printed on their driver's license upon request. The law applies to all new licenses, renewals, and probationary licenses issued after the bill takes effect. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission would decide exactly how the blood type appears on the card. Drivers who want this feature would need to ask for it when getting or renewing their license.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey law enforcement to notify the State Parole Board when a parolee violates a domestic violence restraining order. It directly affects parolees under supervision who breach such orders, as well as law enforcement officers and the Parole Board. The key mechanism mandates officers to check the domestic violence central registry (which now includes parole status) and immediately alert the Parole Board if a parolee is charged with violating a domestic violence order. This ensures the Parole Board is informed to address potential violations of parole conditions. The bill amends existing statutes to streamline this notification process for safety and accountability.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the "New Jersey Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act," allows patients with life-threatening or severely debilitating illnesses to access custom-made medical treatments that have not yet received full federal approval. To qualify, a patient must have exhausted all currently approved treatment options and obtain a prescription from a licensed New Jersey physician, after which they must sign a detailed consent form outlining potential risks and costs. The legislation permits eligible facilities to provide these individualized drugs or devices without compensation, though patients remain responsible for paying for the manufacturing costs unless a specific contract states otherwise. Additionally, the bill includes a provision stating that if a patient dies from such treatment, their heirs are not liable for any outstanding debts related to the cost of the therapy.

Maddy summaryThis bill would remove a New Jersey law that currently requires law enforcement officers to show their faces and display identification when interacting with the public or making arrests. Under the proposed change, officers would no longer be legally obligated to reveal their facial identity or present specific forms of ID during these encounters, except in cases involving undercover work, tactical operations, or when safety is a concern. The legislation directly affects police officers and the individuals they interact with by eliminating mandatory transparency rules that were previously in place. By repealing the existing statute, the bill aims to give law enforcement more flexibility in how they identify themselves while performing official duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals the Privacy Protection Act, which currently restricts state and local government agencies and health care facilities from collecting specific personal data. The law being removed prohibits these entities from asking for information such as immigration status, citizenship, place of birth, Social Security numbers, or taxpayer IDs unless it is strictly necessary for administering public services or benefits. Additionally, the repealed statute banned the sale or sharing of automated license plate recognition data and required organizations to create compliance policies while allowing private lawsuits against violators. By eliminating these restrictions, the bill allows government entities and health care facilities to collect and share the specified personal information without the previous legal barriers.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a previous law that codified an Attorney General directive regarding interactions between law enforcement and immigrant communities. By removing this statute, the legislation restores the ability of New Jersey police officers to assist federal immigration authorities and engage in conduct previously restricted by the directive. The repeal also eliminates requirements for agencies to notify detained individuals of immigration requests, publish annual reports on such assistance, and inform defendants of potential immigration consequences during legal proceedings. Ultimately, the bill returns control over these specific policing and prosecutorial decisions to local authorities rather than binding them to state-mandated guidelines.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey election officials to post a detailed voter information notice at every polling place before voting begins. The notice must explain various voter rights, such as the ability to vote in private, request assistance, and receive a provisional ballot if a mail-in ballot is not received. It also includes specific warnings about voter fraud, stating that only U.S. citizens may vote and that non-citizens convicted of unlawful voting could face deportation. Additionally, the notice will inform voters about the consequences of wearing political insignia near the polls, which is prohibited and classified as a disorderly persons offense.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Division of Children's System of Care to change how respite care services are authorized for individuals under 21 with developmental disabilities. It establishes a 12-month authorization period (replacing the current 90-day renewal) and mandates that families receive a separate "bank" of respite care hours - distinct from regular family support hours - to use for agency-hired, agency-weekend, or self-hired respite care based on their needs. Families must undergo an annual review of service needs and outcomes but cannot have their authorized respite hours reduced. The bill applies directly to families of eligible youth and ensures continuity of care while maintaining current service levels.