Asm. Vicky Flynn

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 401) requires New Jersey long-term care facilities - including nursing homes, assisted living residences, and dementia care homes - to report detailed data about residents with disabilities. Facilities must submit an initial report within 60 days of the bill’s effective date, including the total number of residents with disabilities, breakdowns by disability category (determined by the Department of Health and Human Services), and age ranges for each category. They must update this data whenever changes occur. The Department of Health will then publish quarterly summaries of this data on its website, showing totals and breakdowns by facility. The bill is pending committee review after being introduced on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public school districts to add instruction about the dangers of texting while driving to health education for students in grades 9 through 12, starting with the 2012-2013 school year. The curriculum must cover how texting while driving correlates with dangerous driving behaviors (like lane-weaving) and provide statistics on accidents, injuries, and fatalities linked to this behavior. School districts must use this content as part of their existing health education standards, and the Commissioner of Education will provide sample lesson materials and resources to support implementation. The bill takes immediate effect upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow minors aged 14-15 to work until 11 p.m. instead of 9 p.m. during summer months, specifically from Memorial Day through October 1 each year, in certain retail or food service jobs (like restaurants or supermarkets) with written parental permission. It directly affects young workers in these seasonal positions who currently have a 9 p.m. curfew during the same period. The change only extends evening hours; it does not alter total weekly work limits, prohibited occupations, or break requirements for minors. Parental permission remains required, and the bill preserves existing restrictions on work for minors under 16 during school sessions.

Maddy summary"Breann's Law" (Bill A-2822) requires health insurers, the State Health Benefits Program, and NJ FamilyCare to cover out-of-network medical services for children diagnosed with catastrophic illnesses - defined as life-threatening conditions or those posing serious disability risks - when services are provided by referral from an in-network provider. The law mandates that coverage for these out-of-network services must be provided at the same level as in-network care under the same health plan. It applies to specific health insurance contracts, including hospital service, medical service, health service corporation plans, and group health insurance policies issued in New Jersey. This policy change directly affects families of children with severe illnesses who previously faced barriers to accessing specialized care outside their insurance network.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1625) prohibits New Jersey colleges and universities from creating scholarship funds or student aid programs exclusively for students who are citizens or permanent residents of countries or territories controlled by terrorist organizations designated by the U.S. Secretary of State. It directly affects higher education institutions in New Jersey, requiring them to ensure all scholarship programs are available regardless of a student's nationality tied to such designations. Violations would cut off state funding, including operating aid, state bond proceeds, and student assistance program funds administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The law takes effect immediately and does not apply to scholarships open to all students without nationality restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill would provide a property tax rebate to disabled veterans who own or rent their primary residence in New Jersey. It directly affects disabled veterans, including those experiencing financial hardship due to high property taxes and rental costs, as highlighted by the bill's findings (73% of NJ veterans have disabilities, with 518 homeless veterans in the state). The rebate is intended to help prevent homelessness and reduce financial burdens for this group. The bill defines key terms like "homestead" and "disabled veterans" but does not specify the rebate amount or exact eligibility calculations in the provided text. It is currently pending before the Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates an additional $500,000 from the General Fund to New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) for the Huntington's Disease Grant Program, increasing its total funding for fiscal year 2025 to $701,000 (from an estimated $201,000). The funds will support grants to New Jersey-based institutions of higher education, non-profits, and research organizations to provide pre-symptomatic testing, neurology/psychiatry services, treatment, disease management, and counseling. It directly affects approximately 900-1,200 New Jersey residents living with Huntington's disease and about 7,000 at-risk individuals. Huntington's disease is a fatal, inherited condition causing progressive neurological decline without a cure.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 406) amends three criminal statutes to explicitly include "theft of a motor vehicle" (car theft) as a qualifying crime under felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault laws. It expands existing provisions so that if someone causes death or serious bodily injury while committing or fleeing after a car theft, the offense will be prosecuted as murder (not a lesser charge) under N.J.S.2C:11-3, or aggravated manslaughter under N.J.S.2C:11-4. This directly affects individuals who cause injury or death during car thefts, potentially elevating their charges and penalties. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Judiciary Committee after introduction on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local police departments and the Division of State Police (which issue firearm purchaser ID cards) to implement automatic voter registration for eligible individuals. It mandates that these agencies electronically send voter registration information to the Secretary of State - similar to the current system at the Motor Vehicle Commission - but allows people to opt out. The process applies to anyone providing proof of eligibility (age, citizenship, address) at these locations, which already collect such documents. The law ensures compliance with existing voter registration notice requirements and takes effect January 1 following enactment.

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.