Asm. Annette Quijano

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4621) requires New Jersey employers to provide written disclosure about an applicant's eligibility for state and federal leave programs - including family leave, medical leave, and disability benefits - at the time of a job offer. Employers must notify applicants if they will be ineligible for specific benefits and explain why, while also directing them to a state labor department webpage with more information. Employers who fail to provide this disclosure face civil penalties of up to $500 per violation. The law directly affects job applicants in New Jersey by ensuring transparency about leave rights before employment begins. It takes effect two months after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey colleges and universities to install automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in every athletic facility and student center, placed in unlocked, accessible locations during normal operating hours. Institutions must also maintain a supply of naloxone nasal spray near each AED for opioid overdose emergencies, with a designated campus medical professional overseeing its administration and storage. Staff must include at least two trained individuals in CPR and AED use during facility hours, and all equipment must be regularly maintained per manufacturer guidelines. The bill provides legal immunity for institutions and staff acting in good faith to comply with these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey employers with 10+ employees to disclose pay ranges, supplemental compensation, and detailed benefits (including health/dental plans, paid leave, and retirement options) in all job postings for new roles and transfers. It also mandates that employers announce promotion opportunities to all current employees in the relevant department before decisions are made, with exceptions for promotions based on experience/performance or emergencies. Employers failing to comply face civil penalties up to $300 for first violations and $600 for subsequent ones, enforced by the Labor Commissioner. Temporary staffing agencies must provide pay/benefit details at interview/hire but are exempt from posting requirements for future job listings.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 149) amends the New Jersey General Assembly Rules to require all members to be formally addressed as "State Representative" instead of "Assemblyman" or "Assemblywoman." It adds Rule 25:1 stating: "All members of the General Assembly shall be addressed, and referred to, as State Representative." The resolution aims to adopt a gender-neutral title, aligning with the state constitution's use of "members" and the practice of 45 other states. This change affects all current and future General Assembly members in formal communications and records.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits insurers, the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) from charging fees for paper bills or notices to policyholders or program members. It directly affects consumers who choose paper billing instead of digital options, ensuring they won’t face extra costs for that preference. Insurers may still offer discounts for digital billing, but charging for paper delivery is banned. Violations could result in penalties up to $1,000 per fee charged, enforced by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly resolution urges Congress to remove marijuana from Schedule I of the federal Controlled Substances Act, which currently classifies it as having "no accepted medical use" despite state legalization. It directly affects New Jersey residents and businesses by highlighting how federal Schedule I status prevents medical marijuana from being covered by health insurance, forces dispensaries to handle large cash amounts (increasing crime risks), and blocks banking access. The resolution cites state laws like the Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act as evidence of marijuana's accepted medical value, conflicting with federal policy. As a non-binding resolution, it requests Congress take action but does not change federal law itself.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to temporarily appoint up to three additional members to the Board of Review, which handles unemployment benefit appeals. Appointments can be made through interim roles for State employees (who keep their primary jobs) or intermittent roles for non-State employees. If three additional members are appointed, the Board's membership increases to six, requiring the commissioner to form two independent panels from these six members to process appeals, with flexibility to reassign members as needed for operational efficiency. This change aims to improve the Board's capacity to manage appeal volumes without altering the Board's core responsibilities.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Senate Bill S 2607 requires private bus companies operating regular routes to give advance notice and hold public meetings before making significant service cuts. Specifically, operators must provide 4 months' written notice to the state Motor Vehicle Commission and NJ Transit, 3 months' notice to riders, and host a public meeting near the busiest stop within 15 days of notifying riders. The bill also mandates that companies notify local officials, including mayors and county commissioners, before holding these meetings. Private operators who fail to comply face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. This bill directly affects private bus operators and their riders in New Jersey communities experiencing service changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill regulates the production and sale of "intoxicating hemp products" by setting specific THC concentration limits and requiring licensing. It defines intoxicating hemp products as those containing more than 0.5 milligrams of total THC per serving or 2.5 milligrams per package, which exceeds the 0.3% THC limit allowed for standard hemp products. Businesses selling these products must be licensed by the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, comply with product testing requirements, and cannot sell to anyone under 21 years old. Violations carry escalating fines: $100 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and $10,000 for third and subsequent offenses. The bill directly affects businesses selling hemp-derived products with higher THC levels that could cause intoxication.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's law prohibiting feeding black bears by replacing the previous "unintentional feeding" exemption with specific, allowed activities. It permits certain actions without penalty, including agricultural operations (with food stored properly), bird feeders maintained under strict conditions (e.g., 10-foot height, nightly emptying), animal shelters feeding pets (with uneaten food removed nightly), and government wildlife management. The law also changes where civil penalties for violations go, directing collected fines to the local municipality instead of the Division of Fish and Wildlife. It directly affects residents, farmers, and pet owners in bear-prone areas by clarifying permitted feeding practices.