Asm. Joe Danielsen

Maddy summaryThis bill allows veterans living in New Jersey State veterans' residential facilities to have service dogs and emotional support dogs on-site. It requires facilities to permit these animals under federal guidelines but adds that emotional support animals (not covered by federal law) are now explicitly allowed. Facilities may deny access if animals aren't controlled, aren't trained to eliminate waste outdoors, or pose health/safety risks, and veterans must provide documentation confirming the animal's certification and current vaccinations. The bill directly affects veterans with disabilities who rely on these animals for support.

Maddy summaryBill A 2338 required public transportation employees, motorbus operators, hotel/motel staff, healthcare facility workers, and judicial personnel to complete one-time training on recognizing human trafficking signs and responding appropriately. The training, mandated as a condition for license renewals or employment, must include specific content about victim signals observed in public spaces and be reviewed biennially. It applied directly to licensed entities like hotels, healthcare facilities, and transit operators, with enforcement handled by the Department of Community Affairs and Department of Health. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, after being approved as P.L.2025, c.343.

Maddy summaryThis bill (now law as P.L.2025, c.322) allows voters to correct mail-in ballot errors - such as missing certificates or envelope issues - by submitting fixes within a specified timeframe. It also lets voters who received a "cure letter" about a rejected ballot choose to cast a provisional ballot in person instead of attempting to fix the original ballot. This directly affects voters who applied for mail-in ballots but faced submission errors or received notifications about defects. The process ensures voters aren’t disqualified for minor administrative mistakes while maintaining election integrity.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a "reasonableness standard" for individuals lawfully transporting firearms under existing exemptions (such as police officers, security personnel, or others permitted to carry firearms for specific duties) when they deviate from their intended travel route. It requires that any deviation must be reasonable and necessary, such as for an emergency stop or legitimate purpose, rather than arbitrary. The standard applies to all current exemptions in New Jersey law and does not change who is permitted to carry firearms for their job. The bill clarifies when a detour during lawful firearm transport remains compliant with state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public records containing home addresses of elected officials and candidates for office to be redacted (removed) from public access. It directly affects current state and local elected officials, as well as candidates who have filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. The key provision adds home addresses to the list of confidential information already protected under state law, such as victim records and personal identifiers. As a result, home addresses will no longer appear in publicly available government records. The policy change applies to all government records maintained by state or local agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1108) requires all veterinary facilities in New Jersey - including hospitals, clinics, and any location practicing veterinary medicine - to register with the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners and undergo an annual inspection. These inspections are mandatory and separate from any existing inspections conducted to address complaints or suspected violations. The law applies to both fixed and mobile facilities where veterinary services are provided. The requirements will take effect 180 days after the bill is enacted.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Assembly Concurrent Resolution 71 (ACR 71) is a resolution urging the U.S. President and Congress to pass the federal "VISIBLE Act" (S.2212), which would require immigration enforcement officers to display visible identification during public enforcement actions. The resolution does not create new law but advocates for a federal requirement that officers show their agency name, last name, or badge number - while prohibiting non-medical face coverings during public enforcement - unless for covert operations or environmental hazards. It also calls for accountability measures, including disciplinary actions for non-compliance and annual reports to Congress and civil rights offices. This resolution directly affects U.S. immigration enforcement officers (e.g., CBP, ICE) and aims to increase transparency amid concerns about impersonation of federal agents.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A1115) protects insurers and insurance producers who provide coverage to cannabis-related businesses. It prohibits state/local agencies from penalizing, discouraging, or terminating insurance policies solely because a business is involved in cannabis activities (like cultivation, sales, or distribution under state law). The bill also shields insurers and their employees from liability for offering such coverage or investing income from it, while making it clear insurers aren’t required to provide this coverage. It does not override existing insurance regulations or mandate coverage for cannabis businesses.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an Advisory Committee on Family Services and Communications within New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DHS). The committee, composed of nine members including family members and legal guardians of individuals with developmental disabilities from across the state, will evaluate DHS's communication systems and service delivery to families and guardians. Its key duties include identifying inefficiencies, reviewing complaints, and recommending improvements to DHS policies. The committee must report annual recommendations to DHS leadership, focusing on making outreach, communications, and support services more transparent and responsive. This procedural bill does not create new services but aims to improve existing interactions between DHS and families/guardians.

Maddy summaryThis bill reinstates automatic cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retirement benefits of members in New Jersey's Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS). It directly affects current and future retirees who are members of this system, restoring annual benefit increases tied to inflation. The key provision amends existing law to allow the retirement system's board of trustees to reinstate these automatic COLAs without requiring additional contributions from members, provided actuarial certification confirms the change won't harm the fund's long-term stability. The bill does not create new benefits but returns a previously reduced feature of the retirement system.