Asm. Vicky Flynn

Maddy summary"Madalyn's Law" requires New Jersey school districts to teach students in grades 4-12 about toxic shock syndrome (TSS) as part of health education, including causes, symptoms, and risk reduction. It also mandates that public restrooms with two or more toilets (excluding elementary schools' lower grades) display signs about TSS warning signs, causes, and dangers, placed near tampon dispensers or in prominent locations. Owners of affected facilities face $100 penalties per violation for non-compliance. The state Department of Health must create signage standards and provide public informational materials about TSS online. The law applies to all school districts and public restrooms meeting the specified criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health care facilities and providers to give parents or guardians access to a minor's medical records without needing the minor's permission. It applies to all unemancipated minors under 18, except in three specific cases: when a minor consents to treatment for a sexual assault (and the provider decides not to notify parents), for substance use disorder treatment, or for mental health treatment for minors aged 16+ seeking temporary outpatient care. The bill maintains existing exceptions that allow minors to keep certain sensitive treatments confidential. This change ensures parents are generally informed about their child's health while preserving privacy in critical situations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to establish a statewide voter list maintenance and crosscheck program. The program must verify voter information by cross-checking the Statewide voter registration system with data from the Motor Vehicle Commission (for driver's licenses), the Department of Health (death records), and correctional agencies (incarceration/parole records). It mandates an annual report to the Governor and Legislature, due 90 days after the November election, including county-level data on inactive/active voters, voter removals, and counties not meeting program standards. The bill directly affects county election officials who must implement these crosschecks and maintain accurate voter rolls.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A827, "Anthony Maruca's Law," requires all state law enforcement officers to carry and be trained in using epinephrine auto-injectors for emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions. The bill mandates that officers complete approved training to administer epinephrine and provides their departments with a one-dose supply per officer, to be kept in patrol vehicles or medical kits. It directly affects all permanent full-time law enforcement officers and their employing agencies across New Jersey. The law aims to ensure officers can provide immediate life-saving aid during anaphylactic emergencies, as highlighted by a case where officers were unable to assist due to lacking epinephrine.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require health insurers in New Jersey to provide coverage for mammograms starting at age 35, lowering the current requirement from age 40. It mandates one baseline mammogram for women at age 35 and annual mammograms for women 35 and older. Women under 35 with family history of breast cancer or other risk factors would still receive coverage as determined by their healthcare provider. The legislation amends multiple sections of New Jersey law to implement this change across various health insurance plans.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the protected tenancy period for eligible senior citizens and disabled tenants from 40 years to their lifetime when a rental building is converted to condominium, cooperative, or other ownership. It applies to tenants aged 62 or older (or surviving spouses 50+ with one year of residency) and those with qualifying disabilities (including veterans with 60% disability) who have lived in the building for at least one year. The law prevents landlords from evicting these tenants or raising rents solely due to conversion, ensuring they can remain in their homes without disruption. This update aligns with longer life expectancies and economic challenges, particularly post-pandemic.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey state agencies from granting new economic development subsidies to businesses that have a previously awarded state loan or loan guarantee with principal and interest payments overdue for more than 24 months. It directly affects businesses that received prior state economic development loans or guarantees but are significantly behind on repayments. The key change updates current law by setting a specific 24-month overdue threshold instead of relying on a general "default" definition. The policy applies to all state public bodies (like agencies or authorities) awarding subsidies exceeding $25,000 for economic development purposes.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A1554 requires proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration when applying for or renewing a driver's license, ID card, or other motor vehicle services at the MVC (Motor Vehicle Commission). It mandates the MVC Chief Administrator and Secretary of State to conduct an initial audit of all voter registrations processed through MVC since May 1, 2021, followed by annual audits of newly registered voters. These audits must be completed 30 days before each primary election, with reports submitted to the Governor and Legislature. The bill directly affects voters registering via MVC services and ensures registrations meet eligibility requirements under state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey health insurers to cover mammograms for women starting at age 18, rather than the current age 40 requirement. It also mandates coverage for additional imaging tests like ultrasounds, MRIs, or 3D mammograms when medically necessary based on breast density, abnormal results, or risk factors such as family history of breast cancer. The coverage applies to all health insurance plans in New Jersey, including individual, group, and state health benefit plans, requiring insurers to cover these services to the same extent as other medical conditions. Insurers can still review medical necessity for additional tests through utilization review processes.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 57) urges New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection and the federal Bureau of Ocean Energy Management to impose an immediate moratorium on sonar testing and wind turbine mapping activities off the New Jersey coast. It is prompted by the unexplained deaths of at least 12 whales (including 8 humpbacks) and 5 dolphins recorded near offshore wind development areas since December 2022. The resolution calls for pausing these activities to allow for scientific study of potential links between sonar/mapping technologies and the marine life deaths. As a resolution, it does not create law but formally requests federal and state agencies to halt related operations pending investigation.