Asm. Marisa Sweeney

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to lend up to $3.85 billion to local governments and public water utilities for environmental infrastructure projects in fiscal year 2027. The funds are intended to help pay for the construction of facilities that manage water supply, wastewater treatment, and other environmental systems. Additionally, the legislation allows the bank to increase its lending capacity by including interest earned, administrative fees, and money transferred from specific state trust funds. These loans will be jointly managed by the Infrastructure Bank and the Department of Environmental Protection to ensure projects meet federal and state standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows prosecutors to request pretrial detention for defendants who violate protective orders issued under the Victim's Assistance and Survivor Protection Act. It amends existing New Jersey law by adding contempt of such protective orders as a specific ground for holding a defendant in jail before their trial. The legislation establishes a legal presumption that defendants accused of serious crimes should be detained if a judge finds probable cause that they pose a risk to public safety or will not appear in court. While detained, defendants retain the right to legal representation and a hearing to contest the detention, though standard trial evidence rules do not apply during this process.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a fourth-degree crime to knowingly install or use electronic tracking devices or applications to monitor another person's location when doing so is intended to start or help commit an illegal act. It directly affects individuals who use GPS trackers, spyware, or similar technology to surveil others without permission, with exceptions for parents tracking minors, employers monitoring work-related vehicles, and situations involving consent or health safety concerns. The law requires written consent for tracking and automatically revokes that consent if a divorce or restraining order is filed, while also excluding government agencies from these restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1830) revises New Jersey's licensing requirements for ambulatory care facilities - outpatient surgical centers and similar facilities providing non-hospital-based care. It sets maximum fees ($4,000 for facility licenses, $2,000 for inspections) for most facilities and requires the state to post inspection reports online, including serious health/safety violations at residential health care facilities within 72 hours. Existing surgical practices must apply for licensure as ambulatory care facilities within one year, while those already operating under prior law are exempt from initial license fees. The changes aim to standardize oversight, improve transparency, and clarify operational requirements for these facilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates an Abandoned Mine Reclamation Transportation and Utility Protection Program within the New Jersey Department of Transportation to address hazards posed by inactive mines. It requires the department to develop a comprehensive plan in collaboration with the Department of Labor and the Department of Environmental Protection, which will map abandoned mines and prioritize those threatening roads, bridges, and public utilities. The legislation grants state employees the right to enter private property for safety investigations after providing proper notice, while ensuring that property owners are informed of findings and not forced to pay for these assessments. Once the plan is finalized, the department will execute reclamation projects to stabilize or backfill dangerous mine voids, using an established state fund to cover associated costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a $4.5 million grant program to reimburse New Jersey school districts for costs incurred when expanding their procurement of locally grown food for students. It directly affects eligible school districts participating in federal meal programs (like National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs), requiring them to submit plans for new or expanded local food sourcing beyond current baseline levels. The program reimburses documented costs for minimally processed local foods (like fruits, vegetables, or grains grown in New Jersey), excluding fluid dairy milk. School districts must implement new policies to increase local food access during school meals or summer programs to qualify for reimbursement.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey to issue property tax relief benefits as credits on tax bills rather than through direct cash payments. It directly affects residents eligible for state programs like ANCHOR, Stay NJ, and the homestead property tax reimbursement. The law mandates that these credits be clearly itemized on property tax statements and ensures that cooperative housing entities pass the credit amounts directly to residents. Additionally, the bill sets specific timelines for when these credits must be applied to tax bills based on when applications are received.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a publicly accessible online dashboard tracking real-time flood risks across the state. The dashboard must display rainfall, river levels, sewer capacity, flood damage reports, drainage complaints, and historical flood data from municipalities. Municipalities and counties must report this data to the DEP, with the dashboard updated weekly during active storm warnings. The DEP must annually review the system to standardize reporting, reduce administrative burdens on local governments, and improve data sharing capabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a program mapping all stormwater infrastructure - including culverts, drains, and underground pipes - using drone and LIDAR technology. It directly affects DEP, counties, and municipalities, especially older communities with outdated or missing records of aging infrastructure. The DEP must prioritize vulnerable areas, store all collected data in a central database accessible to relevant agencies, and submit annual progress reports to the Governor and Legislature. The goal is to improve flood prevention, emergency response, and infrastructure planning by replacing incomplete records with accurate, modern maps.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a framework for New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to partner with private companies to collect and share de-identified traffic data. It allows private entities to handle the development and operation of data projects using location information (like vehicle positions within 1,750 feet) and driving conditions, as long as the data cannot be linked to specific individuals. The goal is to provide real-time, accurate information to motorists and the DOT about road closures, weather, and traffic conditions. All projects must comply with state data privacy laws, and private partners are explicitly not considered state agencies.