Asm. Annette Quijano

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a two-year Sports Equipment Equity Pilot Program administered by New Jersey's Commissioner of Education. It provides grants to up to six school districts to purchase sports equipment and resources for student athletic programs, prioritizing districts from diverse geographic regions (southern, central, northern) and school types (urban, suburban, rural). School districts must apply with documentation of their equipment needs and current resources, and must submit post-program reports detailing student participation and program effectiveness. The program's success will determine whether it continues or expands statewide.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all health insurance policies in New Jersey - covering hospital, medical, and individual/group plans - to cover diagnosis and treatment for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) and Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS). It mandates coverage for specific treatments including antibiotics, behavioral therapies, immunomodulating medicines, plasma exchange, and intravenous immunoglobulin therapy, as prescribed by a physician. Insurance plans must provide this coverage "to the same extent as for any other condition," meaning no additional cost-sharing or limitations beyond standard coverage. The requirement applies to all relevant policies renewed or issued in New Jersey after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes mandatory early intervention programs for toddlers and children aged 3-5 who are deaf or hard of hearing, directly affecting these children and their parents or guardians. It requires two annual meetings with a language team (including a pediatric audiologist, teacher of the deaf, deaf mentor, and speech pathologist) until language development benchmarks are met, and pairs parents with trained deaf/hard of hearing mentors who share lived experience and support language development. Enrollment is automatic for eligible children with a parent/guardian opt-out option, covering toddlers until age three and older children until kindergarten entry. The program aims to support language acquisition through structured team meetings and peer mentorship, as defined in the bill's provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill would have allowed New Jersey municipalities to create dedicated "Municipal Homelessness Trust Funds" by adding a $5 fee to existing fines (like parking tickets). It required towns to adopt a homeless housing plan - developed with community groups - to address local homelessness through permanent housing solutions, rental assistance, and prevention programs. Funds would have been used exclusively for housing initiatives within four years, with unspent money transferred to the state for community-based organizations. The bill was withdrawn in January 2026 after similar provisions were enacted in P.L. 2025, c. 348.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill prohibits landlords from charging tenants (including applicants) extra rent, fees, or security deposits for keeping pets in residential rentals. Landlords may only charge a single, refundable pet security deposit of up to $500, which must be included within the existing total security deposit limit. The law bans any lease terms requiring pet-related fees and allows tenants to sue landlords for violations, seeking $1,000 per offense plus legal fees. It directly affects renters with pets and landlords managing residential properties (excluding hotels/motels).

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 1941) requires most health insurance plans sold in the state to cover hearing aids. It directly affects health insurers and policyholders by mandating coverage for one hearing aid per ear every 48 months (4 years) when prescribed by a licensed audiologist or hearing aid dispenser. The policy limits out-of-pocket costs to no more than 15% of the hearing aid's price, including copays or deductibles. This applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, group and individual health insurance policies, HMOs, and health benefits plans. The bill does not cover hearing aids for cosmetic purposes, only medically necessary ones.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A 1851 prohibits retailers and service providers from using paper receipts containing bisphenol-A (BPA) or bisphenol-S (BPS) starting immediately, with a full phase-out of all paper receipts required within 13 months. The bill mandates that businesses switch to electronic receipts (via email or text) for all transactions, with violations subject to $250-$500 civil penalties per offense. It directly affects all retail and service businesses in New Jersey, aiming to eliminate exposure to toxic chemicals linked to health issues and reduce environmental harm from receipt production. The law focuses on concrete policy changes: banning specific chemicals, setting clear deadlines, and enabling digital alternatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides workers' compensation benefits for New Jersey public safety workers (like firefighters, police, and emergency responders) who developed illnesses or injuries from exposure during the September 11, 2001 attacks, if they are enrolled in the federal World Trade Center Health Program. It creates a legal presumption that such conditions are compensable under state law, removing standard time limits for filing claims - requiring claims to be filed within two years of the bill's effective date or when the disability was known, whichever is later. If workers previously received federal or state benefits for 9/11-related conditions, those payments are credited against future state compensation to avoid duplicate payments. The bill also requires state agencies and employers to notify affected workers about these benefits through official channels.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $10 million competitive grant program to fund municipal recreational sports and STEM programs for children. Local governments (municipalities) can apply for matching funds - receiving dollar-for-dollar support - to develop free or low-cost programs like robotics workshops or sports leagues in public spaces such as libraries or recreation centers. To qualify, municipalities must submit detailed plans showing program locations, participant numbers, and how they'll cover matching costs through local funding. The program requires participating municipalities to report annually on program usage and impact, with the state compiling results to share best practices. The bill directly affects New Jersey municipalities and children participating in these community programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill would waive the transfer fee for veterans and their spouses when moving a commercial driver license (CDL) from another state to New Jersey. It specifically eliminates the fee charged for transferring a CDL from a previous state of residence, directly affecting veterans who received an honorable discharge from U.S. military service or the National Guard. The waiver applies only to the transfer fee, not other CDL-related costs like examinations or endorsements.