Asm. Rosy Bagolie

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public and nonpublic schools participating in federal meal programs to provide free breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, regardless of household income or federal eligibility status. It eliminates the current requirement for schools to verify family income or collect household data to determine meal eligibility. The policy change applies directly to all students in participating schools and replaces the existing income-based system with universal provision. The bill amends existing statutes to remove income verification requirements for meal eligibility under the National School Lunch Program and federal School Breakfast Program.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health insurers, third-party administrators, and state health benefit programs (like the State Health Benefits Program and School Employees’ Health Benefits Program) from requiring pre-approval or precertification for prenatal ultrasounds that are already covered under a health plan and prescribed by a licensed provider. It directly affects patients seeking covered prenatal care by removing administrative delays, ensuring payment occurs without insurer or administrator review. The key provision states that coverage for these screenings cannot be conditioned on pre-approval, streamlining access to a specific medical service. The bill applies to all health plans issued or purchased on or after its effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3921) appears to be primarily defining terms related to New Jersey's energy infrastructure and utility regulations, rather than directly revising renewable energy portfolio standards. The provided text includes definitions for terms like "assignee," "base load electric power generation facility," "basic generation service," and "bondable stranded costs" but does not specify any new renewable energy targets, timelines, or requirements. Without the actual revisions to the portfolio standards themselves in the provided text, a substantive summary of what the bill changes cannot be created. The bill was introduced in 2026 and referred to the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires developers of certain affordable housing projects to meet specific green building standards. It applies to new inclusionary affordable housing developments and existing units undergoing major renovations, mandating compliance with Energy Star standards for construction and renovation. Key provisions include using LED lighting with occupancy sensors, requiring Energy Star-rated appliances, incorporating solar facilities where feasible (with a formal exemption process), and implementing features like EV charging stations and native landscaping. Developers must also test soil for contamination before new construction on inclusionary housing sites. These requirements aim to reduce energy use and environmental impact in affordable housing developments.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2279) requires New Jersey county prosecutors to collect and report data on all firearm-related incidents where no physical harm occurred. Prosecutors must submit specific details - including location, time, charges, and whether the firearm was used lawfully - for every such incident, regardless of case outcome. They would provide this data quarterly for three years to the Attorney General, who would then compile and publish a public report on the Department of Law's website. The law aims to create standardized data on non-injury shootings, which currently lack consistent reporting. (Note: The bill was withdrawn after being superseded by P.L.2025, c.365.)

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2544) requires New Jersey's Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs to cover motorized wheelchairs for residents in nursing facilities under specific conditions. It directly affects Medicaid enrollees living in nursing facilities who need a motorized wheelchair, as long as their doctor prescribes it and their managed care organization approves it beforehand. The bill mandates that residents keep the wheelchair for as long as they need it, returning it to the state when no longer required. Nursing facilities must notify managed care organizations in writing when equipment is no longer in use. This policy change ensures consistent access to mobility equipment for eligible nursing home residents without adding new administrative burdens beyond existing prescription and authorization processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2043) changes how public colleges in New Jersey can collect fees for student groups that lobby for legislation. It allows colleges to automatically include such fees on student tuition bills as "waivable fees" (meaning students can choose to remove them), instead of requiring a separate student vote to add them. The fee must clearly state it’s optional, not mandatory, explain how to waive it, and note the college doesn’t endorse the group. It directly affects students paying tuition and public college governing bodies managing fee structures.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A2303) clarifies that consent to being photographed, filmed, or recorded in an intimate or sexual context does not automatically allow the disclosure of those images. It requires separate, explicit consent for image disclosure - meaning a person’s permission to take a photo isn’t considered consent to share it. The law directly affects individuals in private settings (like dressing rooms) and anyone who might share such images without clear, separate permission. The key change prevents implied consent for disclosure, making it a distinct offense to share images without fresh, specific authorization.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires sellers and lenders (secured parties) to give buyers a signed vehicle ownership certificate within 30 days of a sale or loan payoff, with no fee allowed. It also mandates that sellers notify the state within 15 days when a loan is paid off, so the state can update ownership records. Failure to comply is considered an unlawful practice under New Jersey's consumer fraud law, potentially leading to fines up to $20,000 per violation. The bill directly affects used car buyers and lenders by ensuring timely title transfers and preventing hidden fees for this service.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2311) modifies New Jersey's pretrial release procedures for defendants charged with firearm offenses. It allows courts to take up to seven additional days beyond the standard 48-hour deadline to consider release decisions when a prosecutor requests extra time for a firearms ballistic analysis. The provision directly affects individuals facing pretrial detention who are accused of crimes involving firearms, requiring courts to wait for this analysis before finalizing release conditions. The change ensures courts can review firearm evidence before deciding whether to release a defendant or detain them pending trial.