Asm. Rosy Bagolie

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new third-degree crime of incest in New Jersey, making it illegal for someone to marry or engage in sexual penetration with specific close family members. It directly affects individuals in relationships including ancestors/descendants, siblings, aunts/uncles (siblings of a parent), or nieces/nephews (children of a sibling), covering both blood relatives and adopted family ties regardless of legitimacy. The law establishes penalties of 3-5 years in prison, a $15,000 fine, or both for violations. This expands criminal liability beyond current sexual assault laws, which previously did not cover incestuous acts between consenting adults.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill expands the definition of "burglar's tools" to include devices or software designed to bypass keyless locking mechanisms (like smart locks or digital keypads). It makes manufacturing, possessing, or publishing instructions for such tools a crime: manufacturing or publishing is a fourth-degree offense (up to 18 months jail or $10,000 fine), while mere possession is a lesser disorderly persons offense (up to 6 months jail or $1,000 fine). The law directly affects individuals who create, distribute, or possess tools specifically adapted to access premises without physical keys. It targets modern security vulnerabilities without altering existing burglary statutes for traditional methods. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Public Safety Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women in New Jersey from the end of pregnancy through a full 365-day period. It directly affects pregnant women who qualify for Medicaid under existing eligibility rules, ensuring continuous health coverage for one year after childbirth. The key change codifies a 365-day postpartum coverage period in the state's Medicaid eligibility definitions, replacing any previous shorter duration. This adjustment aligns New Jersey's policy with federal Medicaid requirements for pregnant women's postpartum care.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's residency requirement law (R.S.52:14-7) to explicitly exempt nonresident military spouses from the rule that typically requires state employees to live in New Jersey. It directly affects spouses of active-duty military members who have been transferred to New Jersey under service orders, are legally domiciled here, or moved permanently with their spouse's assignment. The key provision adds "nonresident military spouse" to the list of exempt categories, allowing these individuals to work in state government positions without needing to establish a New Jersey residence. The exemption applies to all state offices, employment, or positions covered by the residency requirement, aligning with the existing framework for other exemptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires each New Jersey county to establish at least one drive-up ballot drop box accessible by vehicle, designed with features like curb cuts and handicap parking. It mandates that all ballot drop boxes (including the drive-up type) be secured, visible, and placed at specific locations such as county government buildings, large municipalities, and colleges with over 5,000 students. The bill also requires counties to post clear information at drop box locations, prohibits political materials within 100 feet of boxes during elections, and ensures accessibility compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. These provisions apply to all mail-in ballots deposited by election closing time.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Bill A-1329 establishes the "New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative" to connect students, workers, and job seekers with training for high-demand careers. It creates Centers of Workforce Innovation at community colleges focused on 11 key fields like healthcare, cybersecurity, renewable energy, and manufacturing. These centers will develop public curricula, provide job-specific skills training, promote financial aid (including Community College Opportunity Grants), and expand apprenticeships. The bill was introduced in 2026 but withdrawn after being approved as P.L.2025, c.374.

Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a bill), passed by the New Jersey General Assembly, condemning anti-Semitic violence against Israeli Maccabi Tel Aviv fans in Amsterdam on November 7, 2024. It specifically references attacks occurring after a UEFA Europa League match, where fans were ambushed, assaulted, and required eight rescue flights for safe return, mirroring the historical Kristallnacht events. The resolution expresses solidarity with victims and calls on Dutch authorities to apprehend perpetrators. It has no binding effect but serves as a formal statement of condemnation and support. (Note: Resolutions like this typically don't create new laws or affect specific groups directly, but affirm policy positions.)

Maddy summaryThis bill revises the annual audit process for New Jersey school districts, directly affecting school boards, public school accountants, and the Commissioner of Education. It extends the deadline for completing annual audits for the 2024-2025 school year (similar to prior extensions for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024), requiring school districts to make financial records available by July 1 annually. The bill grants the Commissioner flexibility to allow delayed submissions when districts face hardship due to missing information from state, federal, or other entities, permitting partial audits with plans to update later. It also directs the Commissioner to evaluate process improvements for earlier data collection within two years.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals aged 18 or older, emancipated minors, or their authorized representatives to create a voluntary nonopioid directive, stating opioids should not be administered or prescribed for them. The directive must be completed using a form developed by the New Jersey Department of Health and entered into the patient's electronic health record. Healthcare providers are protected from disciplinary action or liability if they comply with the directive in good faith, though opioids may still be prescribed if medically necessary. The bill also requires the Department of Health to publicize the program and allows the directive to be revoked anytime.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New Jersey's State Board of Education to create three new teaching certifications: 1) A "Students with Disabilities Preschool through Grade 12" endorsement (excluding blind/visually impaired or deaf/hard of hearing students), allowing teachers to instruct all students with disabilities across all grade levels without separate endorsements. 2) A "Kindergarten through Grade 8" endorsement enabling teachers to instruct grades K-6 and specialty subjects in grades 7-8. 3) A "Bilingual and Bicultural Preschool through Grade 12" endorsement requiring language proficiency and coursework, replacing current requirements that needed separate subject/grade endorsements. These changes primarily affect current and prospective teachers seeking certification in special education, elementary/middle school, and bilingual education, streamlining their qualifications for New Jersey public schools.