Asm. Sterley Stanley

Maddy summaryThis bill provides an additional $500,000 in state funding to New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) for its Huntington's Disease Grant Program. The funds directly support approximately 900-1,200 New Jersey residents living with Huntington's disease and 7,000 at-risk individuals by covering pre-symptomatic testing, neurology/psychiatry services, counseling, and disease management through grants to eligible institutions. The supplemental appropriation raises the program's total FY2023 funding from an estimated $200,437 to $700,437. It does not change eligibility criteria but increases available resources for existing services. The bill is a straightforward funding measure with no new requirements or procedural changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Jersey's affordable housing voucher program to cover homeownership costs, allowing low-income households to use state vouchers for down payments or monthly mortgage assistance instead of just rent. It specifically reserves funds for seniors aged 62+, veterans who completed the "Veterans Haven" program, and families participating in a self-sufficiency initiative. The program also creates a Home Repair Emergency Assistance Fund to cover necessary home repairs for participants. This change, now law as P.L.2024, c.98, directly affects eligible residents seeking homeownership support through the state's rental assistance framework.

Maddy summarySJR 29 designates August each year as "Professional Engineers Month" in New Jersey and the first Wednesday in August as "Professional Engineering Day." The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of these designations. It directly affects professional engineers in New Jersey, recognizing their contributions to public safety, infrastructure, and the state's economic growth. The resolution has no binding requirements beyond the annual proclamation request and took effect immediately upon approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a New Jersey Tuition Reimbursement Program for special education teachers. It provides reimbursement for up to 100% of eligible tuition costs (after other grants/scholarships) for teachers pursuing a master's degree or certification in special education. To qualify, applicants must be NJ residents, hold a valid teaching certificate, enroll in an approved program, and agree to teach special education in a NJ public school for four years after completing their degree. Teachers must also meet performance standards, including maintaining residency, certification, and satisfactory teaching evaluations. Failure to complete the four-year commitment requires full repayment of the reimbursement to the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies how New Jersey public schools must record and report student attendance. It creates four categories: "present," "excused absence" (for health issues including menstrual disorders, mental health, court appearances, or family death), "State-excused absence" (for religious observances, Veterans Day, or school board activities), and "unexcused absence." Schools must provide make-up work for excused absences and require documentation (medical or parental) for health-related absences, with mental health absences needing school support review. The bill also specifies that excused absences count toward chronic absenteeism reporting for school accountability, while State-excused absences do not.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4626) requires construction permit applicants in New Jersey to disclose the anticipated funding sources and amounts for their projects. It directly affects developers and contractors applying for construction permits by mandating this financial transparency in their initial applications. The bill also requires applicants to certify or update this funding information before receiving a certificate of occupancy. The Commissioner of Community Affairs must develop implementing rules within 180 days of the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits retailers from selling over-the-counter diet pills (for weight loss) or muscle-building dietary supplements to anyone under 18 without a parent or guardian present. It specifically excludes basic protein powders, drinks, and protein-fortified foods unless they contain additional muscle-building ingredients. Retailers violating this law face civil fines up to $750 per violation, collected by local health agencies or courts. The law does not apply to products prescribed by licensed healthcare providers.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates the third Sunday of November each year as "World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims" in New Jersey. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes an existing international observance to honor victims of traffic incidents and acknowledge emergency responders. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance through appropriate activities. It directly affects all New Jersey residents by establishing a state-level observance date, aligning with the United Nations and U.S. Department of Transportation's recognition of this day. The bill passed unanimously in the Assembly and was approved as P.L.2024, JR-3.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows insurers to deliver portable electronics insurance notices and documents electronically (via email) instead of by mail. It requires insurers to switch to another delivery method (like mail) if they can't confirm email delivery or if a customer's email address is outdated. The law directly affects insurers selling portable electronics insurance and their customers, who receive policy changes, terminations, or other notices. Key provisions include 30-day notice requirements for policy changes and specific fallback rules for email delivery failures. The bill became law as P.L.2024, c.90.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for assaulting law enforcement officers, making it a second-degree crime when bodily injury occurs (previously a third-degree crime). It expands protection to include firefighters and emergency medical personnel who are assaulted while performing their duties. The bill requires offenders to provide a blood or biological sample for testing for communicable diseases, with any positive results shared with the victim. It also prohibits plea bargains for assault on law enforcement officers and prevents convictions from merging with other offenses. The bill takes effect immediately.