Asm. Annette Quijano

Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers to provide written information about an applicant's eligibility for specific family and medical leave benefits at the time of a job offer. It directly affects job applicants and employers in New Jersey, covering state and federal leave programs like the Family Leave Act and disability benefits. Employers must disclose whether an applicant will qualify for each benefit, explain any ineligibility reasons, and provide access to a state-maintained benefits webpage. Failure to comply results in a $500 civil penalty per violation. The law aims to increase transparency about leave rights before employment begins.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the New Jersey Suicide Prevention Advisory Council within the Department of Health and requires public school teaching staff (including teachers, school nurses, and athletic trainers) to complete two hours of annual suicide prevention training from licensed mental health professionals. It mandates confidential reporting of suspected youth suicide attempts or deaths by school staff, mental health professionals, and certain other designated personnel to the Department of Health, with protections for reporters' immunity from liability. The law defines key terms like "suicide attempt" and "youth" (under 24), and creates a system for aggregating non-identifying data to inform annual reports. The bill directly affects school staff, healthcare providers, and school administrators in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health and the Board of Nursing to provide homemaker-home health aide and nursing assistant certification exams in multiple languages. Specifically, exams must be available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, and Tagalog - minimum languages specified - both in writing and orally. The law mandates these language options to help non-English speakers access certification, directly affecting individuals seeking these healthcare roles. It takes effect six months after enactment, with rules to implement the requirement developed under existing administrative procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires juveniles accused of delinquency to appear in court in the county where the alleged incident occurred, rather than their county of residence. It directly affects juveniles facing delinquency charges in New Jersey. The key provision changes the court venue requirement, mandating that hearings occur where the incident happened, while also requiring courts to provide reasonable transportation to ensure juvenile attendance. This update modifies existing court rules to align with the location of the alleged offense.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's assault statute to elevate certain assaults against specific healthcare workers to aggravated assault. It directly affects direct care workers at State or county psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers, or veterans' homes who are clearly performing their duties. The key provision (added as subsection b(5)(k)) makes it aggravated assault to intentionally cause bodily injury to these workers while they're identifiable in their roles, increasing penalties. The law does not cover disabled individuals as victims but protects the workers who support them. The bill is currently pending before the Assembly Judiciary Committee after introduction on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a crime for someone to falsely claim ownership or possession of a residential rental property they don’t legally own or control, with the intent to rent it out or gain a benefit. Violations are classified as fourth-degree crimes (up to 18 months in jail or $10,000 fine) and also violate New Jersey’s Consumer Fraud Act. It specifically targets "imposter landlords" who misuse online platforms like Craigslist to rent properties they don’t own, while exempting actual tenants, subtenants, and real estate professionals acting in good faith. The law does not apply to internet platforms or override existing civil/criminal liabilities for fraud or theft.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies and updates New Jersey's jury duty rules for military members by repealing an outdated law (N.J.S.38A:4-6) and adding a new requirement to the main jury service statute (N.J.S.2B:20-10). It allows active-duty military, reserve, or National Guard members to be excused from jury service if they submit a certification from their command confirming they are unavailable due to deployment or duty assignments. The court must verify this certification before granting the excuse, replacing a previous exemption that lacked verification. This change ensures military members can be excused without relying on an unverified process, directly affecting service members summoned for jury duty.

Maddy summaryAJR 97 designates July of each year as "Uterine Fibroid Awareness Month" in New Jersey. The resolution aims to increase public awareness about uterine fibroids - a common noncancerous condition affecting 20-50% of reproductive-age women - and highlight its impact on quality of life, including symptoms like heavy bleeding and infertility. It specifically addresses racial disparities (with 80% of Black women developing fibroids by menopause) and gaps in research, urging support for affected individuals and further study into diagnosis and treatment. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to encourage community engagement and promote state-level initiatives, without creating new programs or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals to apply for a marriage or civil union license in any New Jersey municipality, regardless of where they live - previously, licenses could only be obtained in the municipality where at least one person resided. It directly affects anyone seeking to marry or form a civil union in New Jersey, removing the prior residency requirement for license applications. The key provision changes the law to permit applications "in any municipality" as long as the ceremony occurs in the state. The Commissioner of Health must create necessary rules to implement this change, and the bill takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Training Clinicians to Support Adults with Autism Workforce Development Program" at Rutgers Center for Adult Autism Services. It requires recruiting 8-10 students annually from diverse disciplines (e.g., psychology, social work, education) to complete 20-40 hours weekly of intensive training, including hands-on clinical work, academic coursework, research collaboration, and a capstone project focused on improving outcomes for adults with autism. The program is funded by a $500,000 appropriation from the General Fund. It directly supports adults with autism in New Jersey by building a trained workforce to address current gaps in services and quality of life.