Asm. Annette Quijano

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health, in collaboration with the Department of Labor, to create and distribute a pamphlet about family leave programs under the Family Leave Act (P.L.1989, c.261). Health care facilities providing maternity care must display the pamphlet in waiting areas and give it to patients at discharge. Hospitals must also include the pamphlet in discharge plans provided to caregivers, ensuring patients receive clear information about available family leave resources. The goal is to improve access to family leave support for new parents and caregivers after hospital stays.

Maddy summaryBill A4326 revises New Jersey's process for authorizing clinical training programs at foreign medical schools meeting U.S. accreditation standards. It creates a new "Advisory Committee on Alternatively Accredited Medical School Clinical Clerkships" to review applications and make recommendations, requiring hospitals to report student demographics (including race, ethnicity, and gender) for these programs. The committee will evaluate applications based on state healthcare needs and recommend approvals to the Commissioner of Health. This bill directly affects international medical schools seeking to place students in New Jersey hospitals for clinical training.

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 and the juvenile courts handling these cases. The key mechanism changes venue rules by mandating appearance in the incident county, while requiring courts to provide reasonable transportation to ensure attendance. This replaces current practice where venue could be set in the juvenile's residence county.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands "Daniel's Law" to prohibit the disclosure of home addresses for municipal court administrators and deputy administrators. It requires public agencies to redact these addresses from records and prevents private entities from publishing them online. The law extends existing protections that currently cover judicial officers, prosecutors, law enforcement officers, and child protective investigators. Violations could lead to civil lawsuits and criminal penalties for those who disclose this information without authorization.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4204) changes New Jersey law to allow couples to obtain a marriage or civil union license in **any municipality** across the state, rather than requiring them to apply in the municipality where one partner resides. It directly affects couples seeking to marry or form a civil union, particularly those who are not residents of the specific municipality where they would otherwise need to apply. The key provision amends statute R.S.37:1-3 to remove the residency requirement for license acquisition, while still requiring the marriage or civil union to be performed within New Jersey. The Commissioner of Health must create rules to implement this change, and the law takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) to review reimbursement rates paid to child care providers participating in the state's child care assistance program, specifically focusing on providers offering early morning or late evening hours. If the review finds current rates inadequate for these non-traditional hours, DHS must seek federal funding (like Child Care and Development Block Grant waivers) to cover the shortfall. DHS must then publish a written report of the review online and provide copies to affected providers upon request. The bill expires once this report is issued, aiming to address current reimbursement gaps that only cover about seven operational hours.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a certification program for businesses owned and controlled by LGBTQ+ individuals in New Jersey. To qualify, a business must be at least 51% owned, operated, and controlled by LGBTQ+ persons (including real, substantial management authority), not just formally registered. The Division of Revenue will process applications and maintain a public listing in the SAVI database for state contracting agencies to identify certified businesses. This creates a standardized process for certification but does not require state agencies to prioritize these businesses in contracts.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Assembly Resolution AR 127 is a symbolic statement condemning Arizona's Supreme Court ruling in *Planned Parenthood v. Mayes*, which enforced an outdated 1864 abortion ban. The resolution does not change laws but formally opposes Arizona's decision to uphold a near-total abortion ban without exceptions for rape or incest. It reaffirms New Jersey's existing commitment to protecting residents' access to reproductive health care services, as established by state law. This resolution has no legal effect on Arizona or New Jersey policy but expresses legislative disapproval of the Arizona court's action.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits healthcare providers from performing specific surgeries on children under 12 born with natural variations in sex characteristics (such as differences in genitalia, hormones, or chromosomes). The banned procedures include clitoroplasty, clitoral reduction, gonadectomy, and certain urinary tract surgeries. Exceptions are allowed only for surgeries addressing immediate physical health risks, like removing cancerous tissue or treating life-threatening urinary complications. Violations could lead to civil lawsuits (with potential triple damages for intentional violations) and medical board penalties against providers.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 126) is a symbolic gesture recognizing and celebrating April 10 as the birthday of Dolores Huerta, a prominent labor activist and co-founder of the United Farm Workers union. It does not create new laws or policies, nor does it directly affect any specific group or individual beyond commemorating Huerta's legacy. The resolution references her work in the Chicano civil rights movement, farm worker organizing, and advocacy for workers' rights, including her role in the 1975 California Agricultural Labor Relations Act. It concludes by stating the New Jersey General Assembly will send authenticated copies to Huerta and her family.