Asm. Vicky Flynn

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1313, "Madison Holleran Proper Reporting Act") requires New Jersey colleges and universities to publicly post on their websites the total number of enrolled students who died by suicide or attempted suicide in the previous academic year. Starting with the 2019-2020 school year, institutions must update this data annually. The law applies directly to all institutions of higher education in New Jersey and mandates transparency about student mental health outcomes. It does not require detailed personal information or specify how data is collected, only the annual public posting of aggregate totals.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A430) amends New Jersey law to allow problem gamblers to request placement on the Division of Gaming Enforcement's self-exclusion list for in-person gambling venues through the division's website, by mail, or in-person - expanding current options that previously required in-person visits for casino self-exclusion. It requires the division to establish verification procedures specific to each submission method (website, mail, or in-person) to confirm the requester's identity and intent. The bill maintains existing online self-exclusion options for internet gambling while ensuring licensed casinos must deny excluded individuals access to services like credit, promotions, or winnings. This change directly affects individuals seeking to voluntarily restrict their access to in-person gambling at licensed venues.

Maddy summaryThis concurrent resolution (ACR 70) is a symbolic gesture celebrating three specific elements: the Irish flag, St. Patrick's Day, and the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. It does not create new laws or affect any specific group through policy changes - it is purely commemorative. The resolution expresses New Jersey's recognition of the historical significance of the Good Friday Agreement (signed April 10, 1998), the Irish flag's 175th anniversary (first flown in 1848), and St. Patrick's Day traditions. Copies will be sent to Ireland's Taoiseach and President as part of this ceremonial acknowledgment.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures that a person's organ donor designation remains active when renewing a New Jersey driver's license, permit, or identification card. Currently, individuals must reconfirm their donor status each time they renew these documents. The bill automatically retains the designation upon renewal and new issuance unless the person actively removes it, with the Motor Vehicle Commission required to provide an option to opt out during the renewal process. It directly affects New Jersey residents who have selected organ donation on their driver's or ID documents.

Maddy summaryAJR 55 designates March 16 each year as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey to recognize service dogs that assist veterans with conditions like PTSD, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, and seizure disorders. The resolution directly affects veterans, service dog organizations (such as Paws Healing Heroes in Glassboro), and the public by raising awareness of these animals' role in veteran support. Its key mechanism is an annual designation requiring the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public observance. This is a ceremonial resolution, not a law with funding or regulatory changes, and it takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public meetings of New Jersey's State Board of Education to be accessible both in person and virtually. It mandates that a live virtual link be posted on the Board's website for all meetings, including public comment sessions, and allows attendees to participate remotely via video call. The policy directly affects the public - including parents, educators, and community members - who wish to attend or comment on Board meetings. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill mandates that children's psychiatric facilities in New Jersey provide 24-hour, seven-day-a-week on-site staff supervision for all patients. It directly affects facilities including crisis intervention centers, residential treatment programs, and psychiatric community homes (as defined by state regulations). The key provision requires facility directors to designate staff for continuous, on-site supervision, aligning these facilities with existing staffing standards for children's group homes and juvenile detention centers. The law takes immediate effect upon passage and will be implemented through new regulations by the Department of Children and Families.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires courts to order drunk drivers who cause the death of a parent or guardian to pay restitution to the minor child for lost financial support. The restitution must cover the period until the child turns 18 (or 21 if disabled), but the court must ensure payments are made for a minimum of five years. It applies specifically to cases where the driver was under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as defined in New Jersey's vehicular homicide statute.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A3187) requires New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) to create visitation guidance during public health emergencies, mandating that community-based residential providers allow in-person visits between residents with developmental disabilities and their immediate family members or legal guardians. It directly affects residents in licensed settings like group homes, developmental centers, and community care residences, as well as the providers operating these facilities. The key mechanism is DDD developing the guidance in consultation with the Department of Health, then requiring providers to implement it. The bill applies only during declared public health emergencies and takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey police departments to donate unclaimed bicycles to qualified nonprofit organizations instead of selling them at auction. Specifically, if a bicycle is found by police and remains unclaimed for six months (or if the owner refuses it), departments may donate it to nonprofits exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Municipalities must approve eligible nonprofits annually through a resolution, and donations can only occur after the six-month waiting period. The change supports nonprofits that refurbish and distribute bikes to families and individuals in need, particularly those facing economic hardship.