Asm. Roy Freiman

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Division of Travel and Tourism to create and maintain a public website featuring information on the state's historic sites, districts, and roadside markers. The website must include an interactive map, driving directions from all compass points, tour schedules, photos, contact details for site owners, and links to local historical marker programs. It mandates regular updates when new sites are added by state agencies and allows public submissions for new roadside markers through an electronic form. The initiative aims to improve public access to New Jersey's historical resources for tourists and residents.

Maddy summaryAJR 112 designates the calendar week beginning Sunday that includes September 10th each year as "Suicide Prevention Week" in New Jersey. This symbolic resolution does not create new laws or services but encourages statewide awareness and community activities around suicide prevention. It requests the Governor annually issue a proclamation to recognize the week and promote existing resources like the NJ Suicide Hopeline. The bill directly affects all New Jersey residents by fostering community engagement with the state's ongoing suicide prevention efforts. It is procedural, focusing on recognition rather than policy changes.

Maddy summaryAJR 48 designates the third Sunday of November each year as "World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims" in New Jersey. This symbolic resolution, sponsored by Assemblyman Robert J. Karabinchak, recognizes the impact of traffic fatalities (697 in 2021, the highest in 14 years) and honors victims, families, and emergency responders. It requires the Governor to annually issue a proclamation encouraging public observance of the day through activities and programs. The bill has no regulatory or funding provisions; it is a ceremonial designation to raise awareness about traffic safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for assaulting law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel. If bodily injury occurs, assaulting a law enforcement officer would become a second-degree crime (5-10 years in prison) rather than third-degree under current law. The bill also requires offenders to submit to testing for communicable diseases when assaulting these professionals, with positive results shared with the victim. It expands the list of protected professionals to include firefighters and emergency medical personnel under the assault with bodily fluids provision. These changes would apply to offenses occurring after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThe New Jersey Town Center Microgrid Pilot Program Act establishes a framework for certain municipalities (including Atlantic City, Camden County, Hoboken, and Trenton) to develop microgrids that supply electricity to critical facilities during power outages. The bill allows these "pilot agencies" to contract with developers for microgrid projects through a streamlined approval process involving the Division of Local Government Services and the Board of Public Utilities. It creates specific procurement procedures outside standard public contracting rules, requiring public hearings and 60-day review periods for project agreements. The program aims to enhance community resilience by enabling hospitals, emergency centers, and other essential services to maintain operations during grid disruptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides a New Jersey gross income tax credit for licensed child care staff and registered family day care providers. Eligible workers must have been employed for six continuous months in their current role, with credit amounts varying by income level ($25,000-$45,000) and the age group of children they serve (birth-30 months or 30+ months). For those earning under $45,000, the credit is refundable - if it eliminates tax liability, they receive the remaining amount as a cash payment. The credit does not count as income for other state benefit programs and requires at least 50% of work time to be spent directly providing child care services.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $250 annual gross income tax deduction for eligible New Jersey educators and paraprofessionals for unreimbursed classroom supply expenses. It directly affects K-12 teachers, counselors, principals, and school aides (working at least 900 hours yearly) employed by public or private NJ schools. The deduction covers expenses like books, computers, software, and classroom materials, excluding nonathletic health/PE supplies. The policy applies to taxable years starting after the bill's enactment date.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans the sale, distribution, import, or manufacture of children's products intended for children under six that contain lead, mercury, or cadmium. It requires manufacturers to issue immediate recalls if they discover such products, and retailers must remove recalled items from shelves within 48 hours and return inventory within 14 business days at the manufacturer's cost. Manufacturers must then destroy recalled products within 60 business days to prevent public access. Violations carry penalties including fines up to $20,000 for initial offenses, or criminal charges with up to 10 years in prison for repeated failures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to conduct a study on residential burglaries and issue annual reports to the governor and legislature. The reports must include detailed county-level data on burglary frequency, timing (day/night/weekend), weapon use, injuries, property value, and charges against adults or juveniles. The Attorney General must also summarize current law enforcement prevention efforts and provide recommendations for reducing burglaries. The initial report is due within six months of the bill's enactment, with annual updates thereafter.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) to ensure its child abuse reporting hotline provides callers with information about available support resources for victims and their families. The hotline, which currently handles abuse reports, will now also share details on community services such as counseling, parenting programs, and substance abuse treatment. This change mandates that all hotline interactions include referrals to these assistance programs, directly helping families seeking immediate support after reporting abuse. The amendment applies to the emergency hotline maintained by DCPP and takes effect immediately.