Asm. Vicky Flynn

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a fourth-degree crime to knowingly install or use electronic tracking devices or applications to monitor another person's location when doing so is intended to start or help commit an illegal act. It directly affects individuals who use GPS trackers, spyware, or similar technology to surveil others without permission, with exceptions for parents tracking minors, employers monitoring work-related vehicles, and situations involving consent or health safety concerns. The law requires written consent for tracking and automatically revokes that consent if a divorce or restraining order is filed, while also excluding government agencies from these restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey law enforcement to notify the State Parole Board when a parolee violates a domestic violence restraining order. It directly affects parolees under supervision who breach such orders, as well as law enforcement officers and the Parole Board. The key mechanism mandates officers to check the domestic violence central registry (which now includes parole status) and immediately alert the Parole Board if a parolee is charged with violating a domestic violence order. This ensures the Parole Board is informed to address potential violations of parole conditions. The bill amends existing statutes to streamline this notification process for safety and accountability.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution honors the 250th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and New Jersey's role in the American Revolution. The document formally recognizes historical events such as the state's early adoption of a constitution, the Battle of Monmouth, and the contributions of various individuals to the fight for independence. It does not create new laws or change any policies but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment to be shared with federal leaders and historical commissions.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The bill asks the Governor to issue a proclamation honoring the victims, first responders, and the resilience of the American people. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to federal leaders and members of Congress from New Jersey. The measure serves as a formal state recognition of the event and does not create new laws or change existing policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the "Right to Know Act," mandates that the New Jersey State Police create a public database listing undocumented immigrants who have been criminally charged or convicted. The list would specifically include individuals currently held in state, county, or municipal correctional facilities who lack valid legal documentation to be in the United States. For each person included, the database would display their photograph, the specific crime they are charged with or convicted of, and the location and date of their release from custody. The legislation requires the State Police to maintain this publicly accessible list immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis legislative resolution asks the federal government to create a permanent waiver program that allows states to let WIC participants buy different brands and types of infant formula during public emergencies. The bill directly affects low-income families in New Jersey who rely on the WIC program to feed infants, children, and pregnant or postpartum individuals. It seeks to ensure that state agencies can quickly authorize the purchase of alternative formulas when supply shortages occur, rather than being restricted to specific brands under normal conditions. The measure does not change existing laws but instead urges the USDA to establish a flexible system that can be activated whenever a crisis disrupts the availability of standard infant formula.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Municipal Community Center Grant Program within New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs to provide funding for municipalities to build new community centers. The program prioritizes grants for towns that currently lack these facilities or have too few relative to their population, with funds restricted strictly to construction projects. To support the initiative, the Department of Community Affairs must annually request a minimum of $10 million in state funding while also seeking additional resources from federal, local, and private sources. The Division of Housing and Community Resources will administer the program, handling application procedures, setting award criteria, and monitoring how the money is used.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts certain institutional investors from purchasing single-family homes in New Jersey that are listed for sale on the market. It defines "institutional investors" as large corporations, partnerships, or trusts, while explicitly exempting small investors who own 20 or fewer homes, family trusts, and nonprofits focused on affordable housing. The law aims to prevent large investment firms from buying up residential properties, thereby keeping homes available for individual buyers and local families.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires public school principals and teachers to lead a daily two-sentence oral recitation of the Declaration of Independence for students in grades three through twelve. The recitation must occur before each school day begins, immediately after the Pledge of Allegiance, and includes the famous passage about equality and unalienable rights. The legislation also mandates that schools develop age-appropriate curricula explaining the historical context of these words and provides $10,000 in funding to distribute official notices to educators. The act includes exemptions for students with conscientious objections and children of foreign diplomatic representatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Administrative Law Judges in New Jersey to enroll in the Workers Compensation Judges Part of the Public Employees' Retirement System. The change directly affects judges working within the Office of Administrative Law by mandating their participation in this specific retirement program. By amending existing state laws, the legislation ensures these officials are included in the same pension structure as other workers' compensation judges.