Asm. Rosy Bagolie

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey State Police to create a maternity leave policy for troopers who provide proof of pregnancy. It mandates at least eight weeks of fully paid recovery leave after childbirth, with benefits maintained and the leave not counted against sick leave balances. The policy must also prohibit residency restrictions or integrity checks during this leave period, which are typically applied to other medical leave. The State Police Superintendent must post clear details, including required forms, FAQs, and contact information, on the department's intranet. This directly affects current and future female troopers who become pregnant while serving.

Maddy summaryS 3754 establishes a "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" within New Jersey's Department of Human Services. The committee will review cases of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have died or survived abuse, neglect, or exploitation, and assess how government systems respond to these cases. Composed of 12 members including medical professionals, disability advocates, and service providers, the committee will identify system improvements and recommend changes to strengthen prevention and reporting processes. The committee must submit findings and recommendations to state agencies within 27 months, and the state will appropriate funds to support this effort.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 13-member "Disability Mortality and Abuse Prevention Advisory Committee" within New Jersey's Department of Human Services to review cases involving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who have died or survived abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The committee will assess government responses to these cases across health, social services, and provider systems; identify prevention improvements; and recommend changes to reporting and investigation processes. It will operate confidentially, using protected data to analyze case factors and system effectiveness, with findings submitted to DHS and Children's Services within 27 months. The bill appropriates funds for implementation and requires a final report comparing New Jersey's IDD service systems to other states.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4748) extends accidental death benefits to survivors of State Police Retirement System (SPRS) retirees who died from health conditions linked to World Trade Center rescue, recovery, or cleanup operations. It removes the current requirement that retirees must have died before July 8, 2019, and expands eligibility to include survivors of retirees who received ordinary disability, special, or service retirement benefits - not just accidental disability retirement. Survivors no longer need to submit a written sworn statement when applying, and they may submit applications within two years of the retiree's death or the bill's effective date, whichever is later. The bill also requires the board of trustees to notify survivors of these changes via certified mail within 60 days of enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a crime to possess, sell, or manufacture machine gun conversion devices, which are defined as devices designed to modify semiautomatic firearms to fire multiple shots with a single trigger pull. It establishes a third-degree crime for possessing such devices, punishable by 3-5 years in prison and/or a $15,000 fine, and creates a separate third-degree crime for manufacturing, selling, or distributing these devices. The bill clarifies that firearms equipped with machine gun conversion devices are considered machine guns under existing law, which is currently a second-degree crime. This law applies to anyone who possesses, sells, or manufactures these conversion devices, regardless of whether they are also in possession of a firearm.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A4976 creates two new firearm offenses: a third-degree crime for accidentally firing a gun within 100 yards of occupied buildings or schools/child care facilities (even if unoccupied), and a fourth-degree crime for other reckless discharges. This directly affects anyone who unintentionally discharges a firearm near schools, homes, or businesses. The bill specifies that convictions for these offenses won’t merge with other charges, requiring separate sentences, and mandates consecutive prison terms if multiple offenses occur. Third-degree violations carry up to 5 years in prison or $15,000 fines, while fourth-degree violations carry up to 18 months or $10,000 fines.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all source plasma donation centers operating in New Jersey to obtain an annual license from the Department of Health. Existing centers pay a $25 initial fee, while new centers pay higher renewal fees, with all income funding the Department's oversight. Centers must follow safety rules based on federal standards for donor screening and plasma collection, and the Department can inspect facilities, suspend licenses for safety violations, or impose fines up to $5,000 for repeated offenses. The law directly affects plasma donation centers and their operations, ensuring standardized safety practices for donors and the community.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Jersey's voter registration process by integrating it directly into Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) services. It allows residents to register to vote when applying for or renewing a driver's license at an MVC office, requiring the MVC to transmit registration details to the state's voter system. The bill also expands automatic voter registration to other state agencies (like the Medical Assistance and Health Services Program), which will automatically send eligibility information for voter registration (with an opt-out option) when individuals apply for services. These changes directly affect New Jersey residents interacting with MVC or participating in state social services programs, aiming to increase registration rates through routine state agency visits.

Maddy summaryThis bill, S 2373 (the "New Jersey First Responders PTSD Protection Act"), protects paid first responders (including police, firefighters, EMTs, and 911 dispatchers) who are diagnosed with work-related PTSD. It prohibits public employers from firing, harassing, or discriminating against these employees for taking leave related to a PTSD diagnosis verified by a licensed medical professional. Employers must reinstate employees to their prior roles after medical clearance and face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation if they retaliate. The law applies only when PTSD arises from trauma directly tied to job duties, such as witnessing incidents or experiencing vicarious trauma while performing official responsibilities.

Maddy summaryS 2493 establishes a minimum daily reimbursement rate of $1,100 for New Jersey special care nursing facilities that operate a unit specifically for neurologically impaired young adults. The bill applies to facilities with a Department of Health certificate of need issued by July 1, 2023, and requires the state to reimburse them at the higher of their 2022 rate or $1,100 per day starting January 1, 2024. This policy change directly affects qualifying facilities by ensuring a baseline payment level for care, contingent on compliance with all state and federal regulations for licensure, patient safety, and care quality.