Asm. Sterley Stanley

Maddy summaryThis bill allows courts to include in domestic violence restraining orders a provision that automatically applies to a victim's child upon birth, if the victim is pregnant and requests this protection. It directly affects pregnant victims of domestic violence and their unborn children by extending legal protections without requiring the victim to return to court after childbirth. The key mechanism is that courts can now add this provision to restraining orders at the victim's request, rather than requiring the victim to seek a new order after the child is born. This change implements a court ruling that found it unreasonable to require victims to return to court immediately after giving birth to extend protections to their newborns.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey to reimburse volunteer firefighters for cancer screenings not covered by their health insurance, starting five years after they begin service and every three years thereafter. It covers 11 specific cancer types (including colon, lung, breast, and prostate) with reimbursement capped at $1,250 per three-year period (adjusted for inflation), and no out-of-pocket costs for firefighters. Funding comes from a 0.1% increase in the tax on fire insurance premiums, with the revenue allocated to a special fund managed by the Department of Community Affairs. Volunteer firefighting service is designated as a pre-existing condition for this program, ensuring coverage without insurance barriers.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A2360 bill allocates $10 million in federal funds (from the American Rescue Plan Act) to establish two transportation grant programs. The permanent "Workforce Shuttle Grant Program" provides grants to local governments and nonprofits for purchasing or leasing shuttles, operating services on busy routes, and partnering with employers to reduce traffic congestion in rapidly growing areas. A temporary program offers grants to small businesses (under 50 employees), nonprofits, and temporary help firms to cover employee transportation costs until the permanent program launches. The state will annually appropriate $10 million for the permanent program after the temporary phase ends, with applications requiring employer partnerships and funding plans.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $25 million fund within New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to support the Blue Acres program. The fund provides relocation assistance for homeowners and tenants displaced when the state acquires flood-prone properties through Blue Acres projects, and covers the cost of purchasing those properties. All money in the fund must be used for these purposes, with no more than 5% of annual funds allowed for administrative costs. The fund is non-lapsing (does not expire) and will be administered by the DEP to help residents affected by flood risk mitigation efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1940) requires law enforcement officers to provide domestic violence victims with information about their rights in English, Spanish, and up to 10 additional high-demand languages spoken in New Jersey, as identified in the Supreme Court-approved Language Access Plan. It also mandates the Administrative Office of the Courts to create standard templates for temporary and final restraining orders in these languages for use by law enforcement, municipal courts, and Superior Court judges. These templates would be provided to both victims and defendants when restraining orders are issued. The bill aims to improve language access for non-English speaking domestic violence victims seeking legal protections across New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $5 million grant program to help New Jersey municipalities prepare for disasters by providing training, supply stockpiles, and technology for assisting residents with disaster relief applications. Administered by the Division of Disaster Recovery and Mitigation, the program allows each municipality to receive up to $30,000 in funding, with priority determined by the Office of Emergency Management based on risk assessments. Municipalities must report annually on fund usage, improvements in emergency response, and current risks. The program directly affects local governments across New Jersey, aiming to streamline disaster assistance for residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A3045) requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to complete its Meadowlands Transitway project - a direct rapid transit link between Secaucus Junction and the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex - by May 1, 2026. By May 1, 2025, NJT must assess whether this deadline is achievable, and if not, develop and publish a public transportation plan by September 1, 2025 to address increased transit demand at the complex by the 2026 deadline. The bill explicitly excludes the existing BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line (operating since 2009) from this requirement. It directly affects NJT and the Meadowlands Complex, which hosts major events needing reliable transit access.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $750,000 from the General Fund to the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) within New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety. It funds a public awareness campaign to inform crime victims about their rights under the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights and available assistance through the VCCO. The campaign will provide clear information on how victims can access compensation and support services. This directly affects crime victims seeking resources, without changing existing laws or creating new obligations.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey shore municipalities to adopt local ordinances providing free or reduced-cost beach access for the spouse and dependent children (over age 12) of qualifying veterans. It expands current law - which already offers similar access to active military personnel and National Guard members - to include veterans who served at least 90 days in active duty or were discharged due to a service-connected injury or disability. Municipalities would track usage of this benefit but are not required to implement it. The policy change directly affects veterans' families and applies only to beaches managed by shore municipalities under existing beach access regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey county boards of health to ensure on-site COVID-19 vaccinations for residents aged 65 and older in specific facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living centers, senior housing, and other qualified senior housing. County boards must first check if an existing state or federal program covers the facility; if not, they must arrange vaccinations through pharmacies or healthcare providers. The requirement does not apply if fewer than 15% of a facility’s residents are 65+, and it does not mandate vaccine consent or cover costs for unvaccinated individuals (though counties may assist with costs). The bill appropriates $2 million to fund this effort via grants to county boards, with funds expiring 180 days after the end of the state and public health emergencies related to COVID-19.