Asm. Sadaf F. Jaffer

Primary A 3677

Vetoed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Prohibits sale, distribution, import, export or propagation of certain invasive species without permit from Department of Agriculture; establishes NJ Invasive Species Council.**

Vetoed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 1475

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires court to consider information concerning coercive control in domestic violence proceedings.*

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A-1475, now P.L.2023, c.230) requires courts to consider "coercive control" when deciding domestic violence restraining orders. Coercive control is defined as patterns of behavior that unreasonably interfere with a person’s freedom, including isolating victims from support, depriving them of basics, controlling finances, or using threats (like those based on immigration status). The bill adds this factor to the list courts must evaluate alongside other considerations like past abuse and immediate danger. It directly affects domestic violence victims and courts handling restraining order cases by ensuring non-physical control tactics are formally addressed.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 3737

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes menstrual health public awareness campaign.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary A 4128

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires DOE and DCF to establish online reporting systems for schools and child care centers to report lead testing results.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 4052

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes three-year sickle cell disease pilot program; appropriates $10,200,000.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 1228

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Allows certain airports to carry over certain grant money into future years.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 3957

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Expands exemptions from drug paraphernalia laws to also exempt certain harm reduction supplies.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary A 3093

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Authorizes court to include in domestic violence restraining orders a provision making the order applicable to a pregnant victim's child upon birth of the child.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor A 1271

In committee · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Permits excused absences for students who attend civic events.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1271) allows public school students in grades 6-12 to have one excused absence per school year to attend approved civic events. It defines "civic events" as those sponsored by government, community organizations, or nonprofits addressing public concerns like health, safety, or environmental issues. Students must have parental written notice at least five school days in advance, and school districts must provide guidance on qualifying events. The law specifies that transcripts and attendance records must not list these absences as excused.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 3837

In committee · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires State government entities provide vital documents and translation services in at least seven most common non-English languages.*

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track