Asm. Tennille McCoy

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits self-service storage facilities in New Jersey from charging late fees, pre-foreclosure fees, or unlock fees to customers who pay using government-issued vouchers (such as those from Work First New Jersey or other income assistance programs) when payment delays are caused by the voucher-issuing authority. It directly protects low-income residents using these assistance programs from punitive fees due to administrative delays beyond their control. Violations carry a $1,000 penalty for first offenses, with subsequent violations treated as consumer fraud under state law. The law takes immediate effect and applies to all self-storage facilities defined under state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey health insurance carriers to offer "clear cost share plans" for individual health insurance plans. These standardized plans would feature transparent, consistent copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles for covered services across bronze, silver, and gold metal tiers (as defined by federal law). The commissioner of Banking and Insurance must develop these plans, focusing on reducing out-of-pocket barriers and making plan comparisons clearer for consumers. It applies to individual health plans issued on or after January 1, 2023, and allows carriers to offer up to three modified plans with commissioner approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 430) requires that only registered design professionals (like architects or engineers) or employees certified by the state as fire escape contractors may install, service, repair, inspect, or maintain fire escapes in New Jersey. It directly affects contractors working on fire escapes and building owners requiring these services. The key provision creates a certification requirement for fire escape contractors, enforced by the Commissioner of Community Affairs, to ensure qualified personnel handle these critical safety systems. The bill does not apply to other fire protection equipment like sprinklers or alarms.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Main Street Economic Growth Program to support business development in New Jersey's small, highly developed municipalities (those with under 11,000 residents and over 70% developed land). It authorizes the state Economic Development Authority to provide loans, loan guarantees, tax credits, and technical assistance to businesses operating in designated Main Street areas within these municipalities. Municipalities can formally designate such areas through local ordinances that outline plans for economic improvement, including updating zoning or attracting private investment. The program targets towns facing unique growth barriers that exclude them from standard state business assistance programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health insurers, third-party administrators, and state health benefit programs (like the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees’ Health Benefits Program) from requiring pre-approval or precertification for prenatal ultrasounds that are already covered under a health plan and prescribed by a licensed provider. It directly affects patients seeking covered prenatal care by removing administrative delays, ensuring payment occurs without insurer or administrator review. The key provision states that coverage for these screenings cannot be conditioned on pre-approval, streamlining access to a specific medical service. The bill applies to all health plans issued or purchased on or after its effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services to establish four new non-clinical recovery community centers for people recovering from substance use disorders. These centers will provide peer-led support services - including recovery coaching, life skills training, childcare, job readiness programs, and mental wellness activities - without offering clinical treatment. The division must seek funding from any source to support the centers and submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on progress and recommendations for expansion. Currently, only two such centers operate in New Jersey (Eva’s Village in Passaic and Living Proof in Camden).

Maddy summaryBill A 376 allows New Jersey counties to create voluntary registries for senior residents (65+ years old) to receive additional emergency assistance. Counties must establish a central registry collecting basic contact and medical information, conduct public awareness campaigns, and maintain data privacy protections. Each county may also prepare and distribute emergency supply kits to registered seniors, with kit contents determined locally. The bill does not require all counties to implement these measures but provides state funding for kit preparation upon approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2446) allows New Jersey counties and municipalities to make voluntary annual contributions of up to $70,000 to qualifying nonprofit veterans' organizations. The funds must be used for specific veteran services like housing assistance, mental health support, career transition programs, and family resources. Local governments must receive annual accounting from these organizations detailing how the funds were spent to support veterans within their jurisdiction. The bill defines eligible organizations as those meeting IRS 501(c)(19) tax-exempt status and providing services related to veterans' physical, emotional, or medical needs.

Maddy summaryACR 60 is a New Jersey concurrent resolution urging the U.S. President, Congress, and USDA to address SNAP benefit fraud. It specifically calls for federal action to protect SNAP beneficiaries - low-income households receiving food assistance - whose EBT cards are vulnerable to "skimming" fraud (where criminals steal card data via illegal devices at checkout). The resolution requests three concrete changes: permanently authorize federal funds to replace stolen benefits (instead of the temporary 2022-2024 window), retroactively cover losses from October 2021, and provide federal funding to transition SNAP EBT cards to secure EMV chip technology (replacing vulnerable magnetic strips). This is a non-binding request to federal authorities, not a law.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A1698) allows eligible voters to register to vote on election day or during early voting at their assigned polling place or early voting site, provided they meet specific requirements. It directly affects voters who missed the standard 21-day registration deadline before an election. Key provisions require voters to provide valid ID (like a utility bill or photo ID), complete a provisional ballot affirmation statement confirming they haven't voted already, and submit the registration in person. The bill updates existing law to make same-day registration at polling locations a standard option, ensuring provisional ballots from eligible voters are counted if all requirements are met.