Asm. Roy Freiman

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey colleges and universities to maintain a supply of naloxone nasal spray (for opioid overdose emergencies) in secure, accessible campus locations and develop a campus policy for its emergency use. It directly affects institutions of higher education, licensed campus medical staff, and designated campus personnel like resident assistants who may administer naloxone after required training. Key provisions include mandating hospital transport for overdose victims after naloxone use, permitting trained non-medical staff to administer the drug in good faith, and providing liability protection for those acting in compliance with the law. The policy must be developed with guidance from the state’s higher education and human services departments.

Maddy summaryBill A-1658 establishes the Veterans State Government Fellowship program at Rutgers' Eagleton Institute of Politics, creating a paid fellowship for eligible New Jersey veterans. The program selects up to eight veterans (within 10 years of honorable discharge, at or below E-9/O-5 rank) to work for one year - four in legislative offices (Senate/Assembly majority/minority offices) and four in state departments or agencies. Each fellow receives a stipend comparable to other Rutgers fellowships, funded by an annual $600,000 state appropriation. The program aims to provide veterans with hands-on training in legislative and executive government processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the minimum age to obtain a firearms purchaser identification card in New Jersey from 18 to 21 years. It directly affects individuals under 21 who wish to purchase rifles or shotguns (excluding antique models), as they would no longer be eligible for the required card. The key provision amends New Jersey Statute 2C:58-3(c)(4) to increase the age threshold for this specific permit. The change applies only to rifles and shotguns, not handguns (which already require a 21+ age for permits). The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryAJR 92 designates May of each year as "Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month" in New Jersey. The resolution requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public awareness of these conditions, which involve joint hypermobility, fragile skin, chronic pain, and fatigue. It aims to increase public understanding and support research for EDS and HSD, which affect an estimated 1 in 5,000 people. This symbolic resolution does not create new programs or funding but aligns New Jersey with national awareness efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A3953) requires contractors to be allowed to pay construction code fees electronically through card or electronic funds transfer systems when entering contracts under New Jersey's Local Public Contracts Law. It directly affects contractors who pay these fees and local government units that collect them. Key provisions mandate that local units establish such payment systems via a governing body resolution, specifying eligible fees (excluding delinquent payments or lien redemptions). The bill updates existing laws to modernize fee collection for construction code enforcement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires social media companies with at least five million global users to establish a 24-hour toll-free phone number for New Jersey residents to report account fraud, such as unauthorized access. Social media companies must display this number in security email alerts sent to New Jersey account holders and on their platform's homepage or help page. Failure to comply would violate New Jersey's Consumer Fraud Act, resulting in fines up to $20,000 per offense and potential additional penalties like cease-and-desist orders. The law directly affects large social media platforms operating in New Jersey, aiming to provide residents with a direct, accessible channel for security concerns.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a public database managed by New Jersey's Business Action Center (within the Department of State) listing vacant commercial properties available for small businesses to lease or purchase. The database must include specific details like square footage, included equipment, and building systems (e.g., HVAC, security). Commercial property owners are required to report vacancies or occupancy changes to the center, which will update the database monthly using input from owners, realtors, and municipalities. The database will be accessible online and promoted to business associations and local chambers to help small businesses find suitable space more efficiently.

Maddy summaryThis bill implements recommendations from a State Comptroller report to standardize municipal sick leave, vacation leave, and supplemental payment policies across New Jersey. It requires municipalities to align their policies with existing laws (P.L.2007, c.92; P.L.2010, c.3), prevents collective bargaining agreements from weakening these policies, and mandates public posting of all supplemental payment policies and individual payment approvals online or through public meetings. Municipalities must also publish supporting documentation for extra payments (beyond regular wages) in local newspapers and online, with public comment periods. Noncompliant municipalities face financial penalties, including annual withholding of property tax relief aid until policies are corrected.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "State House Flag Program" under the State Capitol Joint Management Commission. It allows any New Jersey legislator to request a commemorative New Jersey State flag be flown over the State House, with the Building Management office providing a certificate detailing the date and recipient (individual, group, or organization), then mailing the flag to them. The program requires a one-time appropriation from the General Fund to cover implementation costs. This is a procedural measure creating a new administrative service, not a substantive policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to study and compare online versus in-person transactions for services like license renewals or registrations. The study must examine efficiency, processing speed ("operational throughput"), and cost differences between the two methods. The MVC must submit a detailed report of its findings to the Governor and Legislature within six months of the bill's effective date. The bill expires once the report is delivered, with no direct changes to services or fees for drivers.