Asm. Sterley Stanley

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits organizing, promoting, or participating in competitive events (such as contests with prizes) where participants harass or take specific wildlife - including coyotes, raccoons, squirrels, and other listed animals - except for authorized field trials. Violators face a disorderly persons offense (up to six months in jail, $1,000 fine) plus a five-year suspension of wildlife licenses and possession privileges. Injured wildlife must be transported to a licensed rehabilitator or vet, and killed wildlife becomes the property of the Division of Fish and Wildlife. The law applies broadly to events not covered by existing field trial permits, targeting commercialized wildlife competitions.

Maddy summaryThis bill, "Stephanie's Law," requires New Jersey's Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to create a publicly-accessible online registry listing individuals convicted of domestic violence crimes, subject to final restraining orders, or found in contempt of such orders. The registry will include personal details like name, aliases, physical description, photograph, vehicle information, and address for each person listed. Law enforcement officers must search this public registry, as well as the existing non-public domestic violence registry, during any arrest. Individuals listed can petition for removal if they no longer meet the criteria (e.g., no conviction or restraining order), and must update their address within five days of a change. The law aims to provide accessible information to the public and law enforcement regarding domestic violence histories.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates practice restrictions for advanced practice nurses (APNs) in New Jersey, allowing them to practice to the full extent of their training without requiring physician supervision or joint protocols. APNs with more than 24 months or 2,400 hours of experience can practice independently, while those with less experience must maintain a joint protocol with a physician for prescribing medications. The bill updates requirements for prescribing medications (including pharmacology continuing education), authorizing medical cannabis, and practicing anesthesia, and repeals sections of law requiring physician collaboration. These changes aim to improve healthcare access, particularly in underserved areas, by expanding the scope of practice for APNs who are already trained to provide primary and specialty care. The bill also modifies documentation requirements so that APNs can use their own signatures instead of requiring physician endorsements.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a permanent Office of New Americans within New Jersey's Department of Human Services to support immigrants, refugees, and their children. The office will coordinate key services - including refugee resettlement, health screenings, and legal aid for low-income New Americans - and provide training to other state agencies on culturally responsive outreach. It requires the office to use data solely for integration efforts (like language access planning) and prohibits sharing data with immigration enforcement. The bill formalizes an existing office created by executive order in 2019, ensuring dedicated staffing and resources for New American communities.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A5389 amends state law to exempt reverse mortgage transactions from specific secondary mortgage regulations. Currently, the state requires that second mortgages be repaid through installments of substantially equal amounts over consistent time periods. This bill removes that requirement for reverse mortgages, which are defined under federal law as loans where the lender pays the homeowner rather than the other way around. The change allows these specific financial products to operate without adhering to the standard installment structure applied to other secondary loans.