Asm. Luanne Peterpaul

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts New Jersey veterans who are permanently 100% disabled (as certified by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs) from paying motor vehicle registration fees for one passenger vehicle. It directly affects eligible disabled veterans who own a vehicle not used for hire. The law requires the Adjutant General and the Motor Vehicle Commission to notify these veterans about the fee exemption. The exemption applies to vehicles registered in the veteran's name and does not cover commercial vehicles. The bill amends existing law to update eligibility criteria and add the notification requirement.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A3010 requires businesses and public buildings to install diaper changing stations in designated public restrooms. It applies to "Group A or M occupancy" venues (like restaurants, stores, libraries, and schools) during new construction or renovations costing over $5,000, and mandates stations in both men’s and women’s restrooms (or a dedicated family restroom) with clear signage. Public buildings, including K-12 schools (which need only one station per campus), must comply within 37 months of enactment, with $500,000 appropriated for reimbursement of installation costs. The bill does not apply to casinos, nightclubs, or bars, as these venues typically lack young children.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires that mail-in ballot application forms, which voters return by mail, include prepaid postage paid by the State. It directly affects voters who apply for mail-in ballots using the physical form (as opposed to the electronic option starting in 2026) by eliminating the need for them to purchase postage. The key mechanism mandates that the Secretary of State’s application forms must include prepaid postage, ensuring voters can return their applications without cost. This change streamlines the process for mail-in ballot applicants without altering eligibility or voting procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey state departments, agencies, authorities, and instrumentality websites to include a prominent link allowing the public to submit complaints about service issues, performance, or customer service. The head of each state entity must periodically review these complaints and assess actions to address the underlying problems. The law takes effect immediately upon passage. (3 sentences)

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's film and digital media tax credit program, adjusting credit percentages for three producer categories: 35-40% for New Jersey studio partners (who commit to large production facilities), 30-35% for film-lease production companies (who lease space in designated facilities), and 30-35% for other producers. It establishes annual spending limits ($100 million-$150 million for studio partners, $100 million-$150 million for film-lease companies, and $30 million for digital media) and allows tax credits to be transferred or sold to other taxpayers. The bill also clarifies reporting requirements, including verification by independent accountants and documentation of expenses incurred within New Jersey. These changes aim to maintain New Jersey's competitiveness in the film and digital media industry while ensuring responsible use of public funds.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Jersey's property tax exemption for veterans by allowing proportional exemptions based on service-connected disability ratings (up to 100%). It directly affects honorably discharged veterans with permanent service-connected disabilities, including those with mental illness conditions like PTSD or depression as defined by the DSM. The bill extends eligibility to surviving civil union partners and domestic partners of disabled veterans, allowing them to claim the exemption even if the disability was declared after the veteran's death. It also modifies the existing exemption to provide proportional tax relief rather than requiring a 100% disability rating for full exemption.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a guardianship monitoring program within New Jersey's Office of the Public Guardian for Elderly Adults. It requires court-appointed guardians of elderly adults to submit regular reports on their wards' well-being and finances, which the Office must review for signs of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. If issues are identified during review, the Office can intervene to protect the elderly adult. The bill designates the Office as an "interested party" that must receive all required guardian reports directly.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A936) establishes a four-year grant program to expand career and technical education (CTE) opportunities in New Jersey. It provides funding to county vocational school districts and other school districts with approved CTE programs to partner with urban districts, colleges, or other entities, creating new CTE programs in existing facilities they don’t own or lease. School districts must submit detailed applications outlining partnerships, student capacity, facility use, costs, and long-term sustainability plans. After four years, the Commissioner of Education must report to the legislature on outcomes and recommend whether to make the program permanent, including funding sources. The program directly affects school districts, students seeking career training, and local employers supporting curriculum development.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the annual income limit for New Jersey seniors (65+) and permanently disabled residents to qualify for a property tax deduction from $10,000 to $15,000. It directly affects low-to-moderate-income seniors and disabled residents whose current income exceeds $10,000 but stays below $15,000. The deduction itself remains capped at $250 annually against property taxes, with no change to the deduction amount. The bill requires voter approval of a constitutional amendment before taking effect, as noted in Section 2 of the legislation.

Maddy summary"Madalyn's Law" requires New Jersey school districts to teach students in grades 4-12 about toxic shock syndrome (TSS) as part of health education, including causes, symptoms, and risk reduction. It also mandates that public restrooms with two or more toilets (excluding elementary schools' lower grades) display signs about TSS warning signs, causes, and dangers, placed near tampon dispensers or in prominent locations. Owners of affected facilities face $100 penalties per violation for non-compliance. The state Department of Health must create signage standards and provide public informational materials about TSS online. The law applies to all school districts and public restrooms meeting the specified criteria.