Asm. Rosy Bagolie

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1992) would amend New Jersey's jury duty law to explicitly exempt nursing mothers from service. Specifically, it adds a new category allowing mothers of children under one year old who are nursing or expressing milk to claim an exemption without needing to prove broader hardship. Currently, such mothers might rely on general "care of a dependent" exemptions, but this bill clarifies and streamlines the process. The exemption applies during the first year of a child's life and aligns with state health initiatives supporting breastfeeding.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the State House Complex Welcome Center as the "Governor Richard J. Codey Welcome Center." The State Capitol Joint Management Commission must rename the facility and install appropriate signage, with authorization to accept public or private funding for the signage costs. It does not alter any policies or affect specific groups beyond honoring Governor Codey's legacy through a facility name change.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A3418 would join the Women's Reproductive Health Care Compact, a multi-state agreement to protect access to reproductive health services. The bill requires New Jersey to work with other member states to prevent legal actions against patients or providers (like extradition or license penalties), block disclosure of medical records related to care, and prohibit collecting data on patient locations or travel barriers (such as transportation costs). It directly affects residents seeking reproductive health services - especially those traveling from states with abortion restrictions - and healthcare providers in New Jersey. The compact would be enforced by state attorneys general, with residents able to sue if enforcement fails, while still respecting federal privacy laws like HIPAA.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A3667 (A3667) amends the Dental Service Corporation Act of 1968 to explicitly permit dental service corporations to operate as subsidiaries of nonprofit parent companies. This change directly affects dental service corporations and nonprofit parent organizations that wish to structure their operations this way, while maintaining all existing regulatory requirements for the dental service corporations themselves. The key provision removes a current barrier that prevented such nonprofit subsidiary structures, though the dental service corporations must still comply with all statutory limits on investments and operations under the 1968 Act. The bill does not alter the core regulatory framework but allows greater organizational flexibility for nonprofit entities seeking to provide dental services.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey automobile insurance policies from denying uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage when an employee uses a vehicle owned by their employer for business purposes. It ensures employees cannot be denied coverage for accidents involving uninsured or underinsured drivers simply because they were operating an employer-owned vehicle, even if they regularly use it for work. The law directly affects employees covered under employer-insured policies who are injured in such accidents. This amendment responds to court rulings (like *Venters v. Selected Risks Insurance Company*) where insurers incorrectly denied coverage in these situations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey law to impose criminal penalties on adults who allow minors under 18 to access firearms they later use to commit crimes. It removes the requirement that firearms be "loaded" and extends coverage to firearms in vehicles, updating the previous statute that only applied to minors under 16 at home. If a minor gains access due to improper storage and uses the firearm unlawfully, the adult faces a second-degree felony charge (5-10 years in prison, up to $150,000 fine) under the "community gun" provisions. The law targets negligent firearm storage by adults in family or household settings, aiming to prevent minors from obtaining firearms used in criminal activity.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Division of Children's System of Care (DCSOC) to change how family support and respite care services are provided to individuals under 21 with developmental disabilities. It establishes a 12-month authorization period for services (replacing the current 90-day renewal), ensures families receive a dedicated "bank" of respite care hours separate from other support hours, and replaces annual reapplications with an annual reevaluation of service needs. The bill specifically covers three respite care types: agency-hired (worker employed by contracted agency), agency-weekend (weekend services outside home), and self-hired (family hires and pays for care). It prohibits reducing existing respite care hours during the 12-month period.

Maddy summaryACR 157 is a symbolic resolution condemning Hinduphobia and anti-Hindu bigotry, directly affirming support for Hindu Americans in New Jersey. It formally declares the state's stance against prejudice toward Hinduism ("Sanatana Dharma") and Hindus, citing documented hate crimes and Hindu contributions to U.S. society. The resolution requires transmission to the Governor, New Jersey’s congressional delegation, and the Hindu American Foundation in Washington, DC. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create legal obligations but serves as a public statement of the state’s position. It recognizes Hinduism’s global significance and the community’s economic and cultural contributions to New Jersey and the U.S.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A5321) codifies Medicaid coverage for eligible pregnant women for a 365-day period beginning on the last day of pregnancy. It extends current coverage that has been provided since FY 2022 through budget language and the NJ FamilyCare 1115 demonstration, aligning with federal changes that allow states to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage to 12 months instead of 60 days. The coverage applies to pregnant women whose income does not exceed the highest income eligibility level established for pregnant women under New Jersey's Medicaid plan. This policy is currently in effect through June 30, 2028, under the existing demonstration authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance companies to obtain prior approval from New Jersey's Commissioner of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) before implementing new rates for group-based long-term care insurance policies. Currently, only individual policy rates require such approval; this bill extends the requirement to group plans, which are typically offered through employers or organizations. Insurers must submit rates, rating details, and documentation proving compliance with state standards for fairness and reasonableness before filing. The change directly affects insurers selling group long-term care coverage in New Jersey, aligning group rate oversight with existing rules for individual policies.