Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis bill bans most abortions after 20 weeks following fertilization (conception), requiring physicians to determine the unborn child's post-fertilization age before performing an abortion. It directly affects women seeking abortions after 20 weeks and physicians who perform such procedures. Key exceptions allow abortions for: (1) life-threatening medical conditions of the pregnant person; (2) rape (if reported to authorities and 48-hour counseling is obtained); or (3) incest involving minors (if reported). If an abortion occurs under an exception and the child survives, the bill requires a neonatal care specialist to be present to provide life-saving care.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-3233) adjusts the New Jersey veterans' income tax exemption amount annually for inflation. It directly affects veterans honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces, National Guard, or New Jersey Reserve. The exemption amount, currently $6,000, will be updated each year based on the Chained Consumer Price Index (C-CPI-U) for the 12-month period ending August 31 of the prior year. If inflation is zero, the exemption amount remains unchanged. The change applies to tax years starting in 2023 and beyond.

Maddy summaryACR 55 creates a special legislative committee to investigate costs in New Jersey's public employee health care programs. The committee will examine premium increases for state health benefits, contract disputes with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, allegations about Governor's Office interference in Treasury staff decisions, and the implementation of a 2019 law establishing fund subaccounts and third-party reviews. This procedural resolution does not change policy but mandates a fact-finding investigation to inform future legislative decisions. The committee’s report will recommend potential policy changes after reviewing these specific issues.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts local government entities from annual environmental remediation fees when they acquire contaminated property through specific involuntary means (like bankruptcy, tax foreclosure, eminent domain, or redevelopment efforts). It directly affects municipalities and counties that inherit such properties, removing a financial obligation under two key environmental laws: the Site Remediation Reform Act and the Brownfield and Contaminated Site Remediation Act. The exemption applies only to fees for contamination that existed *before* the government entity gained ownership. This change aligns with existing liability exemptions but eliminates the annual fee burden for these properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows corrections officers, firefighters, and police officers to administer epinephrine auto-injectors (allergy shots) after completing a state-approved training program. It requires these personnel to receive certification to administer, maintain, and dispose of the devices, with training approved by the Commissioner of Health. The law specifically includes county/state corrections officers, firefighters employed or volunteering for public fire departments, and State/county/municipal police officers. This clarifies existing law to explicitly permit these public safety workers to provide emergency allergy treatment.

Maddy summaryACR 56 is a New Jersey legislative resolution urging Congress to pass the federal "Fix Our Forests Act." It does not create new state law but formally requests congressional action to address wildfire risks in New Jersey forests, which experience about 1,500 wildfires annually damaging 7,000 acres. The resolution highlights that the proposed federal act would establish a data-driven Fireshed Center to assess wildfire risks and support forest management practices like prescribed burns and tree thinning. This resolution directly affects New Jersey residents by seeking federal tools to protect forests, communities, and public health from increasing wildfire threats.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public utilities to reimburse New Jersey state or local governments for costs incurred when securing dangerous conditions on utility-controlled property. It applies when governments deploy personnel to protect the public from hazards like downed power lines, but only after notifying the utility and deploying staff themselves. Utilities can avoid reimbursement by addressing the hazard within one hour of notification. The bill also mandates a standardized fee schedule based on federal disaster relief cost guidelines to streamline reimbursement claims.

Maddy summaryThis non-binding resolution (AR 60) urges the U.S. Congress to support policies examining pollution differences between U.S. and foreign manufacturers, particularly highlighting that goods produced in China and Russia generate 300-400% more carbon emissions than equivalent U.S. goods. It argues that U.S. manufacturers, which are more carbon-efficient (44% more efficient than the global average), face unfair competition from countries like China - accounting for over 30% of global emissions - where lax environmental standards subsidize exports. The resolution seeks to make trade policy consider carbon emissions, aiming to reward U.S. firms for environmental performance and reduce reliance on high-emission imports. It does not create new laws but requests Congress investigate these pollution disparities and develop accountability measures through trade policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a new restriction on cannabis retailers in New Jersey, prohibiting Class 5 cannabis retailers (those selling directly to consumers) from operating within 200 feet of any school or place of worship. It defines "school" as public or private schools under state law and "place of worship" as buildings seating over 50 people used for religious purposes by registered 501(c)(3) organizations. The restriction would apply to all new licenses and renewals for five years after the bill takes effect, but would not apply retroactively to existing retailers. This is a location-based requirement targeting where cannabis retail businesses can operate, directly affecting cannabis retailers seeking new licenses or renewals.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to repeal a 2018 directive (No. 2018-6) that limited local law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities. The directive previously prohibited police from sharing certain information with immigration officials - such as notifying them about detained individuals' release dates or extending detention solely based on immigration requests - when immigration enforcement was the sole purpose. The bill directly affects state, county, and local police departments by removing these restrictions on sharing information with federal immigration authorities. It aims to restore full cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration agencies, as specified in the directive's current provisions. The repeal would take effect immediately upon enactment.