Asm. Alex Sauickie

Maddy summaryThis bill permits terminally ill New Jersey patients (with a 12-month life expectancy) to access investigational drugs, biological products, or devices (post-phase 1 clinical trials) and FDA-approved treatments used off-label for their condition. Patients must consult with a licensed NJ physician, consider all FDA-approved options first, and provide written consent. Manufacturers may supply these treatments without charge or require patient payment for manufacturing costs, but are not required to provide them. Hospitals must administer FDA-approved drugs off-label upon patient request, and participating physicians receive liability protection for adverse outcomes.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey public utilities from including certain administrative costs in their rates charged to customers. It specifically blocks the Board of Public Utilities from approving requests to recover costs like personnel salaries, IT expenses, office supplies, and legal fees through customer bills. The bill defines "administrative costs" as payments made for utility service that aren't recovered as capital expenses. This directly affects utility companies by restricting how they recoup these operational expenses, and it protects ratepayers from potential bill increases tied to these costs. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 619) creates a new criminal offense for "doxxing," defined as knowingly sharing someone's personal details (like address or phone number) online without consent to cause fear of harm, violence, or stalking. It specifically targets disclosures that create a serious risk of bodily injury, stalking, or severe emotional distress (mental anguish) to the person or their close relations - such as family, household members, or close associates. Exceptions apply for good-faith disclosures to the public about suspected unlawful conduct, to law enforcement, or during official investigations. Violations are a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months in jail or $10,000 fine), escalating to a third-degree crime if serious harm occurs.

Maddy summaryIryna's Law (A 2946) creates a process for prosecutors to request mental health screenings for eligible defendants with mental illness who pose a danger to self or others, potentially avoiding pretrial jail detention. It allows prosecutors to file motions after arrest to immediately transport such defendants to a screening service, which determines if they need involuntary mental health treatment instead of pretrial detention. The law applies to defendants not previously involuntarily committed within the past three years and establishes an aggravating factor for offenses committed in certain public places. This directly affects defendants facing charges who may qualify for mental health evaluation rather than standard pretrial detention. The bill amends New Jersey's pretrial release and sentencing statutes to prioritize mental health assessment for specific cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a program requiring New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to establish grants for nonprofit organizations running seafood gleaning operations. Nonprofits must collect excess fish from commercial sources and donate it to food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens serving food-insecure individuals. The bill appropriates $250,000 to fund initial grants (with up to 10% for administrative costs) and mandates annual reports detailing seafood donated, program participants, and recipient locations. It sets criteria for grant eligibility, application procedures, and requires nonprofits to report on fund usage and program outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 32) creates a temporary, bipartisan committee to study New Jersey's historical claims to Staten Island. The 12-member committee - six appointed by the Assembly Speaker and six by the Minority Leader - will investigate colonial land grants, the 1834 boundary compact, and relevant legal history to explore potential annexation pathways. It will examine lawful options for New Jersey to pursue annexation, but only with consent from Staten Island residents, New York State, and the U.S. Congress. The committee will produce a final report and expire upon completion of its work. This is purely an investigative measure with no immediate policy impact.

Maddy summaryBill A 902 requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs to create a public online database tracking all affordable housing settlement agreements (declaratory judgment actions) entered by municipalities since 2015 to comply with the state's Fair Housing Act. The database will include specific details for each municipality: the number of affordable units they're obligated to provide (broken down by type), the ratio of rental to ownership units, the mix of affordable versus market-rate units, and payments made to housing advocates like the Fair Share Housing Center. Municipalities, courts, and other parties involved must provide this information upon request. The goal is to increase transparency about how local governments meet their affordable housing requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Revolutionary War Park Study Commission" to evaluate forming a National Historical Park incorporating Washington Crossing State Park, Trenton Battle Monument, and Princeton Battlefield State Park. The 9-member commission - including state officials, bipartisan legislative appointees, and historical experts - will assess feasibility, impacts on historical preservation and local tourism, and potential challenges like land management changes. It must issue a final report to the Governor and Legislature within one year, analyzing advantages, disadvantages, and solutions for creating the park. The study focuses solely on evaluating options ahead of the U.S. founding's 250th anniversary, with no immediate policy changes or park creation.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 733) increases daily compensation for election workers from $300 to $400 per election (primary, general, or special) and raises additional pay for workers handling signature copy registers. Election workers managing these registers will now receive $20 per election (or $10 each if shared), up from $12.50 or $6.25. The state will also increase its reimbursement to counties from $225 to $325 per worker, while counties cover the remaining $75. The bill directly affects election workers serving on district boards during all statewide and local elections in New Jersey.