Asm. Alixon Collazos-Gill

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey law to extend the deadline for enrolling newborn infants in health benefits coverage from 60 to 90 days after birth. It directly affects newborns and their parents, requiring health insurance corporations to allow enrollment within this longer timeframe. The key provision states that parents must notify the insurer and pay the required subscription amount within 90 days to maintain coverage beyond that period. The bill was withdrawn as it was already enacted into law through P.L.2025, c.194.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 3716) requires rental car companies to provide renters with clear notice about deleting personal data from a vehicle's computer system when returning the car. The notice - required to be posted at return locations, on company websites, or in rental agreements - must advise renters to unpair personal devices and delete information like navigation history, phone data, or garage codes. Rental companies failing to comply face civil penalties of $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for repeat violations, enforced by the Division of Consumer Affairs. The law directly affects rental car businesses and renters in New Jersey, aiming to protect personal data stored in vehicle systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows prosecutors to request extended prison sentences for repeat offenders convicted of receiving stolen property. It applies to individuals with two or more prior separate convictions for this crime (or substantially equivalent offenses), provided the current offense occurred within 10 years of either their last prison release or their most recent prior conviction. The court must hold a hearing where the defendant can challenge the evidence before imposing the extended term. This changes sentencing options for repeat property crime offenders by expanding eligibility for longer prison terms under specific prior conviction conditions.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 3742) limits how correctional facilities can suspend phone calls as punishment for incarcerated people. It requires facilities to allow at least one phone call every two weeks during a suspension, caps suspensions at 90 days consecutively or 180 days yearly, and prohibits suspensions in the final 60 days before release. The bill also bans suspensions for those in "Restorative Housing Units" and mandates that facilities notify emergency contacts when calls are restricted. It directly affects incarcerated individuals and their families by ensuring more consistent communication access while incarcerated.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's bill A 3715 establishes a five-year pilot program to provide integrated early childhood services from pregnancy through age three. The program targets 50 underperforming public schools in low-income communities, selecting them based on student performance data and community need. It requires partnerships between schools, health providers, nonprofits, and community organizations to deliver coordinated prenatal care, pediatric health services, nutrition support, and developmental resources for infants and toddlers. A state-selected nonprofit will manage the pilot, assign site coordinators to participating schools, and develop application criteria for school participation.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1656) requires all outdoor lighting fixtures installed or replaced by New Jersey state agencies or on projects receiving state funds to meet specific environmental and energy efficiency standards. It mandates fully shielded fixtures with a BUG rating of U0, a maximum color temperature of 2,700 Kelvin (with limited exceptions), motion sensors, and minimal light trespass. The law aims to reduce light pollution, glare, and energy use while preserving public health and the natural night environment. It directly affects state agencies, state-funded construction projects, and all outdoor lighting installations under their jurisdiction.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public water suppliers in New Jersey to immediately notify local governments and schools whenever a serious drinking water violation occurs under federal EPA rules. Specifically, suppliers must contact municipal officials and school administrators (including charter schools, nonpublic schools, and colleges) via phone and email within the affected area. The notification must detail the contaminant, test results, locations of violations, and suggested remedies for affected customers. It applies to all public water systems and ensures transparency about water safety issues impacting communities and educational institutions.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides an additional $3 million in state funding to New Jersey's Division on Civil Rights specifically for upgrading the New Jersey Bias Investigation Access System (NJ BIAS). The system tracks bias crimes reported by state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies. The funding ensures consistent and uniform reporting of bias incidents across all law enforcement levels. This is a procedural appropriation (not a new policy), directly supporting the operational capacity of law enforcement agencies to document bias crimes.

Maddy summaryAR 106 is a New Jersey Assembly Resolution urging the FBI to classify crimes committed by white supremacists and white nationalists as domestic terrorism rather than hate crimes or gang-related offenses. The bill directly affects the FBI’s classification system and resource allocation for investigations, as domestic terrorism cases currently receive higher priority and more resources than hate crime cases. Key provisions state that reclassifying these acts would ensure counterterrorism agents and greater federal resources are dedicated to investigating and prosecuting such violence. The resolution cites statistics showing white supremacist attacks have outnumbered Islamic terrorist attacks since 9/11 and notes current FBI practices often under-reserve these cases. This is a non-binding resolution, not a law, intended to influence federal policy through advocacy.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Jersey's requirements for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions. It requires fossil fuel companies (like refineries and pipelines), electricity generators (including imported power), gas utilities, and other major emitters to annually report emissions using a 20-year time horizon for calculations - replacing the previous 100-year standard. The Department of Environmental Protection must also use satellite technology for monitoring and establish interim targets to meet the state's 2030 and 2050 emissions reduction goals. These changes ensure more timely tracking of emissions progress toward New Jersey's climate targets.