Asm. Anthony Verrelli

Maddy summaryThis bill codifies that physician assistants, certified nurse midwives, certified midwives, and advanced practice nurses can provide abortion services within their scope of practice, including both aspiration and medication abortions. It clarifies that facilities performing abortion procedures not requiring general anesthesia or operating rooms (such as early aspiration abortions) do not need to be licensed as ambulatory surgical facilities. The bill formalizes existing regulations that have been in effect since 2021, removing unnecessary facility requirements to increase access to abortion care. These services may be performed in procedure rooms rather than requiring full surgical facility licensing, while still requiring adherence to standard of care regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health care providers and insurance companies to obtain written consent before sharing a patient's medical information about reproductive health care services (including pregnancy, contraception, or abortion care). Patients must be informed of their right to withhold consent before receiving services or when disclosing previous reproductive health information. Exceptions allowing disclosure without consent include medical emergencies, legal requirements, court orders, and investigations into abuse or complaints. Violations could result in $1,000 per violation in damages plus legal fees, while explicitly maintaining existing federal HIPAA protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes legal protections for patients and healthcare providers accessing or providing reproductive and gender-affirming health care services in New Jersey. It creates a new crime for interfering with these services (including physical obstruction, intimidation, or damaging property), with penalties ranging from a disorderly persons offense to a fourth-degree crime. The bill also prevents New Jersey from extraditing people for legally protected health care activities, prohibits licensing boards from penalizing providers for services that are legal in New Jersey but illegal in other states, and protects patient privacy related to these services. It specifically ensures that a fertilized egg, embryo, or fetus has no independent legal rights under New Jersey law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all health insurance plans, Medicaid, and state employee health benefits programs in New Jersey to cover reproductive health care services, including abortion, with no cost-sharing (no deductibles, copays, or coinsurance). It allows religious employers to request coverage exclusions based on religious beliefs, while requiring insurers to provide written notice of such exclusions to covered persons. The bill also prohibits medical malpractice insurers from taking adverse actions against providers who offer reproductive health services, even if the patient is from a state where such services are restricted. These provisions aim to remove financial barriers to reproductive health care access while protecting health care providers.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New Jersey's "Uniform Real Property Transfer on Death Act," allowing property owners to transfer real estate (like homes or land) to named beneficiaries upon their death without probate. Owners aged 18+ can create a "transfer on death deed" that must be recorded before their death, is revocable anytime during their life (without beneficiary consent), and requires no payment or acceptance from the beneficiary. The property automatically transfers to the beneficiary after the owner's death, but the owner retains full control during their lifetime - including the right to sell, mortgage, or change the deed. The law ensures the deed doesn’t affect the owner’s ability to manage the property, the beneficiary’s public assistance eligibility, or creditors’ claims against the owner’s estate.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients from paying municipal parking meter fees when their vehicle displays a special license plate or placard issued by New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). It applies directly to these veterans and recipients when they are driving or riding as a passenger in a vehicle displaying the MVC-issued plate or placard. The exemption covers standard parking meter fees but does not apply if a vehicle is parked for more than 24 hours at one location. The bill amends existing law to clarify this exemption and requires the MVC to issue the necessary placards.

Maddy summaryAJR 182 designates May 30 of each year as "Stigma Free Mental Health Awareness Day" in New Jersey. This joint resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to encourage state agencies, organizations, and residents to participate in awareness activities. It aims to increase public understanding of mental health stigma, normalize conversations about mental health, and support individuals with mental health conditions in seeking treatment. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but focuses on raising awareness through designated annual recognition.

Maddy summaryAJR 183 designates May of each year as "Children's Mental Health and Trauma Awareness Month" in New Jersey. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about children's mental health, adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), and the impact of trauma on child development. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance through activities and programs focused on reducing stigma and improving access to care for children facing mental health challenges or trauma. This is a symbolic, awareness-focused resolution with no new funding or regulations.

Maddy summaryThe "Cancer Patient Care and Compassion Act" (A4483) requires health insurance plans, Medicaid, and the State Health Benefits Program to cover cancer treatments administered through IV or other non-digestive system methods, along with survivorship care plans for patients with Stage III, IV, or terminal cancer, with no cost-sharing required. The bill prohibits mortgage lenders from initiating foreclosure actions and creditors from starting collection proceedings against cancer patients undergoing treatment, requiring dismissal of such actions upon physician certification. Additionally, it provides up to 45 days' eviction protection for tenants with cancer who submit physician certification, and extends employment protections for cancer patients taking disability leave. This legislation directly affects cancer patients in New Jersey who are receiving treatment for advanced stages of cancer, ensuring they face fewer financial barriers during their treatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey taxpayers to deduct union dues paid to labor organizations from their gross income when filing state taxes. It directly affects individuals who pay dues to labor organizations, including public employees represented by such groups. The key provision requires taxpayers to provide verification of dues paid to the Division of Taxation to claim the deduction. The bill defines "union dues" broadly to include all required membership fees, and "labor organization" as any group addressing work conditions like wages or grievances. The deduction applies to taxable years beginning after the bill's enactment.