Asm. Margie Donlon

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill provides a 35% tax credit against corporation business and gross income taxes for production companies that stage pre-Broadway or post-Broadway theater productions at qualifying venues with at least 350 seats. The credit covers eligible production costs including sets, costumes, sound, lighting, payroll (up to $250,000 per week), advertising, and transportation expenses incurred within the state. Companies must apply to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for approval, with the total annual tax credits awarded capped at $10 million. This policy directly supports theater production companies aiming to develop or tour shows through financial incentives for New Jersey-based activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a public awareness campaign within New Jersey's Department of Health to educate residents about multiple sclerosis (MS). It requires the department to develop and distribute accessible materials - available online and in print (including English and Spanish) - covering MS causes, symptoms, treatment options, available resources, and quality-of-life management strategies. The campaign aims to improve public understanding of MS, which affects an estimated 1 million people in the U.S., including many New Jersey residents. The materials will be updated as new information becomes available through the department's website.

Maddy summaryAJR 201 designates the last full week of September each year as "Frontotemporal Dementia Awareness Week" in New Jersey. This symbolic resolution, sponsored by Assemblywomen Donlon and Speight, aims to increase public awareness about frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a terminal neurodegenerative condition affecting speech, personality, and motor skills. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance through community activities, though it does not create new programs or funding. It directly supports New Jersey residents affected by FTD and their families by highlighting an often-misdiagnosed disease that disproportionately impacts those under 60.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4525) requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to provide written notice of toll violations to vehicle owners before charging administrative fees. The notice must be sent within 60 days of the violation and include details about the violation (date, time, location) and a 30-day window to pay the toll and avoid fees. Authorities cannot issue or collect administrative fees unless they've provided this notice and the 30-day remedy period has expired. The bill also clarifies that rental vehicle lessors can avoid liability by submitting lease documentation to the authorities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires private health insurance plans, the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), the School Employees Health Benefits Program (SEHBP), and the NJ FamilyCare program to cover sign language interpreter services for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing during medical encounters. It defines "qualified" interpreters as those certified by the New Jersey Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or an accredited organization, and mandates coverage upon request, with video remote interpretation allowed when in-person services aren't available. The bill specifies that family members or friends can't provide interpretation unless certified and consented to, with additional protections in cases of suspected domestic violence or child abuse. It also establishes minimum reimbursement rates of $42.40 per hour for NJ FamilyCare and $42.53 per hour for SHBP/SEHBP services, though NJ FamilyCare coverage depends on federal approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill would establish professional licensure and certification requirements for tobacco treatment counseling in New Jersey, creating two new regulated professions: "licensed clinical tobacco treatment specialists" and "certified tobacco treatment specialists." To become licensed, applicants must hold a master's degree with 18 graduate hours in counseling, complete the Rutgers Tobacco Dependence Program, and pass an exam, while certified applicants need specific training and varying amounts of supervised counseling experience based on their education. The bill prohibits using these titles without proper licensure and requires practitioners to work under a licensed physician's supervision. It also includes exemptions for licensed professionals like physicians, nurses, and psychologists who provide tobacco counseling within their existing scope of practice without claiming the specialized title.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that any person or entity - including private citizens, community organizations, and health care providers - can legally receive and distribute opioid antidotes (like naloxone) without charge in situations where they reasonably believe someone is experiencing or at risk of an opioid overdose. It specifies that standing orders for distribution must cover any FDA-approved opioid antidote and requires that when distributing, the person must make reasonable efforts to provide overdose prevention information. The bill also provides legal immunity from criminal, civil, or professional disciplinary action for anyone acting in good faith when prescribing, dispensing, administering, or distributing these antidotes.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $8,000,000 from the Property Tax Relief Fund to Monmouth County's Open Space and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. The funds are specifically designated to help purchase the Stein property in Upper Freehold Township, New Jersey, for permanent preservation. The bill directly affects Monmouth County by enabling the acquisition of this farmland, preventing its development into a warehouse site. The key mechanism is a supplemental funding allocation added to the existing 2025 state budget, targeting the $25 million purchase price. This action preserves the historic property (a Revolutionary War site) and prevents proposed warehouse construction that local residents opposed.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits landlords and companies from selling or using software that sets or recommends rental prices or occupancy rates based on non-public competitor data, such as actual rent prices or lease details from other landlords. It directly affects corporate and individual landlords who use such algorithmic tools, while allowing software that relies on publicly available data or affordable housing program guidelines. Violations could result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, with enforcement handled by the New Jersey Attorney General through civil actions for damages or injunctions. The law does not restrict standard property management software or the amount landlords may charge in rent.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require New Jersey's Medicaid program to cover community violence prevention services for individuals who have received medical treatment for violence-related injuries and have been referred by healthcare providers as being at elevated risk of further violence. It mandates the Department of Health to approve a training and certification program for violence prevention professionals within six months, requiring at least 35 hours of initial training covering trauma effects, prevention strategies, and privacy laws, plus six hours of continuing education every two years. The bill defines "community violence" as intentional physical force in public areas not involving family members, and specifies that prevention services must be evidence-based, trauma-informed, and non-psychotherapeutic. It also prohibits unqualified individuals from using the title "certified violence prevention professional" and requires employers to verify professionals' certification status.