Asm. Nancy Muñoz

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits medical students, residents, and trainees from performing certain examinations on female patients who are anesthetized or unconscious without the patient's informed consent. It requires a supervising health care practitioner to first obtain the patient's consent or confirm the exam is medically necessary. Female patients must be allowed to choose whether to undergo such examinations before or after anesthesia if the exam relates to their procedure or is deemed necessary beforehand. The law applies to all clinical settings where these examinations occur and takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow New Jersey taxpayers to exclude certain retirement plan contributions from their state gross income tax. It applies to contributions made to 401(k) plans, traditional IRAs, qualified pension plans, government deferred compensation plans (457 plans), and the federal Thrift Savings Fund. These contributions would be taxed upon withdrawal rather than at the time of contribution, effectively reducing taxable income for eligible taxpayers in the year they make contributions. The change would apply to contributions made in taxable years beginning January 1 following the bill's enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1106) would allow New Jersey taxpayers to deduct expenses for functional improvements and repairs made to their primary residence from their gross income tax. It defines "functional improvements" as work that materially improves a home's operating condition or extends its useful life (e.g., roof replacement, HVAC upgrades), excluding cosmetic remodels or adaptations for new uses. Repairs must maintain the home's ordinary efficiency (e.g., fixing plumbing), not just aesthetics. The deduction applies to both homeowners and renters, covers all qualifying expenses without a dollar limit, and allows married couples filing separately to each claim half the deduction for shared home costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows children aged three through five with developmental delays or disabilities to continue receiving early intervention services without interruption. Currently, services typically end at age three as children transition to preschool special education; this bill extends eligibility until age six or when a child enters kindergarten, whichever occurs first. It requires the Department of Health to comply with federal IDEA Part C regulations, including obtaining parental consent for continued services. The change aims to minimize disruption in care during the transition period while maintaining federal compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1443) establishes automatic disqualification from holding any public office or employment in New Jersey for individuals convicted of certain crimes related to their position. It requires courts to immediately issue disqualification orders alongside forfeiture orders when someone is convicted of offenses involving dishonesty, third-degree crimes, or crimes directly tied to their public role. The bill also mandates a central registry maintained by the Administrative Office of the Courts to track all disqualified individuals. This applies to both state and local government positions, with limited exceptions for minor offenses that may be waived by a court.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's Local Redevelopment and Housing Law to clarify criteria for designating areas as needing redevelopment. It defines "detrimental to the safety, health, or welfare of the community" to require objective evidence of issues like building code violations or economic stagnation that would be more costly to fix than replace. The bill removes language allowing redevelopment areas to include properties that aren't themselves detrimental, and changes the requirement for municipalities to designate such areas from a resolution to an ordinance. It also deletes outdated criteria for designation, such as the "generality of substandard buildings" and "smart growth" consistency requirements, and allows municipalities to hold nonbinding referendums on proposed zoning changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1027) revises New Jersey's process for issuing temporary licenses to nonresident military spouses who are licensed in another state. It extends the validity of temporary instructional certificates from 180 days to 365 days, with potential four-year extensions for those demonstrating progress toward full certification. The bill removes the requirement for licensing boards to determine if out-of-state licenses have equivalent requirements and clarifies that boards can only charge for criminal history checks. It also mandates expedited processing for these applications and requires indefinite license extensions as long as the military spouse's family remains stationed in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a pilot program placing experienced entrepreneurs within New Jersey state departments to improve government outreach to small businesses. It requires the Secretary of State to appoint up to 10 entrepreneurs annually (max two per department) for two-year terms, selecting individuals with proven success in entrepreneurship or small business support. Entrepreneurs-in-residence work full-time within state agencies to identify inefficient processes, recommend program improvements, facilitate education sessions for small businesses, and provide mentorship on accessing state resources. The program aims to make state government more responsive to small business needs through direct collaboration, with salaries set comparably to similar state positions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2050) would extend New Jersey's equal employment opportunity and affirmative action laws to staff members hired during gubernatorial transitions. Currently, these transition staff are not considered state employees under these laws, despite receiving state-funded compensation. The bill amends P.L.1969, c.213 to explicitly include transition staff under the same protections as regular state employees for hiring, promotion, and workplace discrimination. This change ensures that hiring and employment practices for these staff must comply with state EEO and affirmative action requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill permits licensed motor vehicle dealers in New Jersey to help buyers obtain titles and registrations for used cars purchased through private sales (between non-dealers). It allows individuals aged 17 or older who buy used cars privately to apply to a licensed dealer within 10 working days for title and registration services instead of going directly to the Motor Vehicle Commission. Dealers may charge a reasonable fee for this service and issue temporary registration certificates, while buyers must still apply to the Commission for registration renewals. The bill requires the Commission to create temporary rules within three months to implement these changes, effective immediately.