Asm. Paul Kanitra

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public and private schools participating in athletic associations (like NJSIAA or NCAA) to designate sports teams as "male," "female," or "coed" based solely on biological sex. It prohibits students assigned male at birth from joining female-designated teams, requiring disputed cases to be verified through a physician's statement confirming reproductive anatomy, natural testosterone levels, and genetic makeup. The law protects schools from penalties for maintaining sex-segregated teams and provides legal remedies for students denied athletic opportunities or facing retaliation due to violations. It directly affects all K-12 schools and colleges in New Jersey affiliated with major athletic associations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (AR 21) sets a 14-day waiting period between when the state's annual budget bill is introduced and when it can be voted on during its final reading in the New Jersey General Assembly. It requires the Assembly Speaker to schedule at least four separate sessions (quorums) during that 14-day window to allow for discussion. The rule directly affects Assembly members and leadership by changing the procedural timeline for passing the state's annual budget, aiming to provide more time for review before final votes.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 323) requires public school districts to charge tuition to students who are not U.S. citizens or legal immigrants, while allowing citizens and legal immigrants to attend free. Specifically, schools must verify a child's citizenship or immigration status before enrollment; students without documentation must pay annual tuition of at least $1,000 per year. Districts must report the number of tuition-paying students and collected funds in school report cards, and post this data online. The bill directly affects non-citizen students, including undocumented children, and aims to shift educational costs away from taxpayers by requiring tuition payments from this group.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey taxpayers a state income tax deduction equal to the capital gain realized from selling certain real property interests to qualified conservation organizations. It directly affects landowners who sell property (either at full market value or for less than full value in a "bargain sale") to groups preserving land through programs like Green Acres, farmland preservation, or wildlife conservation. The deduction covers the profit from the sale portion, with specific rules for allocating costs in bargain sales where part is treated as a charitable donation. The policy aligns with federal tax treatment for conservation donations and applies to sales benefiting conservation programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers oversight of on-farm dairy processing inspections from the Department of Health to the New Jersey Department of Agriculture. It requires the Agriculture Department to collaborate with the Department of Health and local health boards when conducting these inspections. The bill also authorizes the Agriculture Secretary to create implementing rules under existing state law. This change directly affects dairy farmers and processors operating on-farm facilities in New Jersey by shifting their inspection responsibility to a new agency. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals P.L.2021, c.32, which required New Jersey public school districts to incorporate diversity and inclusion instruction into K-12 curricula as part of the state's learning standards. It removes the mandate for schools to provide this specific type of curriculum content. The repeal takes immediate effect, eliminating the requirement for schools to include such instruction in their teaching. The bill directly affects public school districts and their curriculum planning for all students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires truck and van rental companies (for non-commercial use) to take a photo of any person authorized to drive a rented vehicle before delivery. Companies must securely keep the photo for at least 180 days and provide it to police upon request. It directly affects rental businesses and the individuals renting vehicles, targeting non-commercial rentals (not freight transport). The policy aims to assist law enforcement in identifying users if vehicles are misused.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2711) amends New Jersey law to remove a requirement for clinical laboratories to ask children under 16 about their gender identity or sexual orientation. Previously, labs were required to collect this data for all patients, but the bill specifically exempts children aged 16 and younger from these questions. The key change eliminates the mandate for labs to collect or record such information from minors during testing. It directly affects clinical laboratories operating in New Jersey, modifying their data collection practices for pediatric patients. The bill focuses on changing administrative data requirements, not medical care or treatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all newly-constructed grocery stores (including supermarkets and convenience stores) to install automatic standby generators that provide sufficient power to continue selling food and basic necessities during power outages. The generators must be maintained and tested per future regulations, ensuring stores can operate during emergencies like natural disasters. It directly affects new grocery store developers and builders, applying to stores where construction permits are still pending before the bill's effective date. The policy aims to maintain public access to essential goods during extended power disruptions, as highlighted by issues seen after Hurricane Sandy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Board of Medical Examiners to create a certification process for non-physicians (like licensed estheticians or technicians) to legally perform laser tattoo removal. It mandates that non-physicians must meet specific qualifications, pass approved testing, and complete continuing education to obtain certification. Certification is required before offering these services and must be renewed every two years. The law directly affects non-physician service providers seeking to enter the tattoo removal field, establishing standardized safety and competency requirements.