Asm. Annette Quijano

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Art in Storefronts" initiative under New Jersey's existing "Main Street New Jersey" program. It requires the state commissioner to provide participating municipalities with technical assistance to help connect local artists with property owners for temporary artwork displays in vacant downtown storefront windows. The initiative offers guidance on recruitment, liability, selection processes, and includes sample agreements for artists and property owners. It directly affects Main Street program municipalities, local artists, and property owners with vacant commercial spaces, aiming to revitalize downtown areas by turning vacancies into community attractions that draw shoppers.

Maddy summaryThis bill imposes a 50% tax on gross receipts from contracts between private companies and public entities for operating carceral facilities in New Jersey (e.g., private jails or detention centers). It directly affects private businesses running such facilities, requiring them to pay the tax annually based on their prior year’s revenue from these contracts. All tax revenue must be deposited into a new "Immigrant Protection Fund," which the state will use exclusively to fund immigration-related services. The fund is non-lapsing, meaning money stays available for future appropriations without annual renewal.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's homestead property tax reimbursement program to exclude veteran disability compensation from the income calculation used for eligibility. Currently, veterans receiving disability compensation may be disqualified if that income pushes their total income over the program's limit. The bill changes the law so that veteran disability compensation is not counted toward the income threshold, allowing more veterans to qualify for the tax reimbursement. It directly affects veterans who own a homestead in New Jersey and receive disability compensation.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Jersey's "Daniel's Law" to protect municipal court administrators and deputy court administrators by prohibiting the public disclosure of their home addresses and unpublished telephone numbers. It adds these officials to the existing list of protected individuals (including judges, law enforcement, and child protective investigators) under the same legal framework. Covered individuals can request redaction of personal information, and knowingly publishing such details without authorization becomes a criminal offense (ranging from fourth-degree to third-degree crimes). The law applies to online posts, social media, and other public sharing, with penalties for violations but no liability for news media that previously published the information.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for crimes involving heroin and fentanyl, resulting in longer prison sentences for offenders. It establishes new criminal offenses for specific heroin mixtures (blends containing heroin combined with other substances) and expands eligibility for drug court programs. Defendants charged with these offenses may now qualify for drug court, which provides treatment-focused alternatives to incarceration. These changes apply to individuals in New Jersey facing drug-related charges under state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits federal immigration enforcement agencies from using publicly owned or controlled lands (like parking lots, vacant lots, and garages) as staging areas, processing locations, or operations bases. It requires local governments to install clear signage on such properties and implement physical barriers where needed, while exempting properties under existing leases. The bill also extends this protection to eligible private properties (such as businesses, nonprofits, and faith institutions) by providing free signage, and appropriates funds from the General Fund for implementation. It explicitly states the law does not interfere with criminal warrants or other lawful uses of property.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses from advertising products as "free" if customers face hidden costs like cancellation or restocking fees. It requires providers to clearly disclose the "ultimate cost" at the point of sale - including any fees for canceling a service or returning the product, the product's retail value, and subsidy details. The law applies to businesses selling products tied to subscriptions or memberships (excluding internet service providers). Violations could result in fines up to $20,000 per offense and legal action by the Attorney General.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey law to allow veterans who hold a Combat Action Ribbon (as certified by their military discharge documents, such as a DD-214) to obtain the "Combat Infantryman Badge" license plate, which was previously only available to those with a Combat Infantryman Badge. The special plate, featuring the Combat Infantryman Badge emblem and the words "Combat Infantryman Badge," will now be accessible to Marines and other veterans awarded the Combat Action Ribbon. A $15 additional fee applies for this plate, beyond standard vehicle registration costs. Surviving spouses of eligible veterans may continue to display the plate on their vehicle under existing provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all new law enforcement vehicles purchased by New Jersey agencies - clearly marked as police vehicles - to have windows with tint that permits only the minimum light transmittance allowed under federal law. It applies only to new vehicles bought after the law takes effect (four months post-enactment), not existing vehicles. The law overrides previous state regulations on window tinting for these specific vehicles. It directly affects law enforcement agencies purchasing new marked patrol cars, ambulances, or similar vehicles. The policy change mandates a standardized window tint requirement for safety and visibility purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey SNAP retailers (stores that accept SNAP benefits) to install technology on all checkout terminals to prevent card skimming - where criminals illegally steal payment card details. Starting January 31, 2027, retailers must equip terminals with anti-skimming features approved by the Department of Human Services. The department can inspect stores, impose fines up to $5,000 per violation, and exclude repeat offenders from the SNAP program after four violations. The law directly affects SNAP retailers and aims to protect customers' payment information.