Asm. Linda Carter

Primary A 4292

In committee · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Raises minimum amount of liability coverage for commercial motor vehicles and autocabs.*

Maddy summaryThis bill increases minimum liability insurance coverage requirements for commercial vehicles in New Jersey. It establishes a new $300,000 minimum coverage limit for commercial motor vehicles weighing 10,001-26,000 pounds (e.g., many delivery trucks), while maintaining a $1.5 million minimum for larger commercial vehicles and autocabs (taxi services). The law updates existing standards, requiring insurers to notify policyholders of increased coverage needs upon renewal without needing new signed forms. These changes directly affect commercial vehicle operators, including trucking companies and taxi services, who must meet the higher insurance thresholds.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 1704

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires domestic violence orders to be issued in other languages in addition to English under certain circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey domestic violence protection orders (TROs) and related victim notices to be available in multiple languages, not just English. Specifically, it mandates that court notices and temporary restraining order templates be prepared in English, Spanish, and up to 10 additional high-demand languages spoken in the state. The Administrative Office of the Courts must create these multilingual materials to ensure victims with limited English proficiency can understand their rights and legal options. This directly affects domestic violence victims who speak languages other than English, improving access to critical legal protections.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 2716

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires NJ FamilyCare to reimburse claims for covered services submitted by clinical social workers, professional counselors, and marriage and family therapists under certain circumstances.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor A 3737

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes menstrual health public awareness campaign.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary A 4052

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Establishes three-year sickle cell disease pilot program; appropriates $10,200,000.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary A 1507

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Permits chair or booth rentals for the purpose of providing cosmetology and hairstyling services or ancillary services.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey law (P.L.2023, c.231) permits licensed cosmetologists, hairstylists, and related professionals to rent individual chairs or booths within salons instead of requiring them to own or lease entire premises. Previously, practitioners needed full ownership or lease arrangements for their workspace. The change lowers startup costs for independent stylists and small businesses offering cosmetology, hairstyling, and ancillary services like nail care. It directly affects licensed practitioners seeking flexible workspace options without full business ownership.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary A 4614

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Modifies Nursing Faculty Loan Redemption Program.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor S 2057

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Co-sponsor

Requires certain documentation of needs of students with disabilities during school security drills and emergency situations and in school security plans; requires staff training on needs of students with disabilities in emergency planning.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 2040

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires Commissioner of Human Services to request authorization for SNAP benefits to be used to pay delivery charges for online grocery purchases.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-2040) requires New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner to request that the federal USDA allow SNAP (food stamp) benefits to cover delivery fees for online grocery orders. It directly affects low-income households in New Jersey who receive SNAP benefits and shop online through authorized retailers like Amazon, Walmart, ShopRite, and The Fresh Grocers. The key provision changes how SNAP funds can be used - permitting them to pay delivery charges for SNAP-eligible groceries, which was previously prohibited under federal rules. The bill was enacted into law (P.L.2023, c.236) after passing both legislative chambers unanimously.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary S 3013

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Revises definition of women's business enterprise and minority business enterprise.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors