Asm. Rosy Bagolie

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates September 14 of each year as "Latino Business Day" in New Jersey to recognize the economic contributions of Latino-owned businesses. It requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with activities highlighting these businesses' impact. The resolution cites that Latino-owned businesses contribute over $800 billion annually to the U.S. economy and have grown significantly faster than other business types. It directly affects New Jersey residents by creating an annual observance to raise awareness of Latino entrepreneurship's role in the state's economy. As a symbolic resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but aims to promote recognition of this business community.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey colleges and universities to install automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in every athletic facility and student center, placed in unlocked, accessible locations during normal operating hours. Institutions must also maintain a supply of naloxone nasal spray near each AED for opioid overdose emergencies, with a designated campus medical professional overseeing its administration and storage. Staff must include at least two trained individuals in CPR and AED use during facility hours, and all equipment must be regularly maintained per manufacturer guidelines. The bill provides legal immunity for institutions and staff acting in good faith to comply with these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides mortgage payment relief and foreclosure protection for New Jersey homeowners who received federal disaster assistance after Hurricane Ida damaged their primary residence in September 2021. It requires mortgage servicers to grant a one-year payment pause (forbearance) without fees, penalties, or credit reporting, retroactive to payments missed since September 1, 2021. Homeowners must meet income limits (≤150% of area median income) and asset thresholds (less than six months of income in bank accounts), and submit a written request. The relief ends either after one year or July 1, 2024, whichever comes first, and does not apply to federally-backed loans like FHA or VA mortgages.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey state colleges to close on Election Day for general elections, meaning no academic classes will be held on that date. It directly affects public colleges across the state by mandating they treat Election Day as a holiday on their academic calendars. The law takes effect in the first full academic year following its enactment, ensuring colleges adjust their schedules to accommodate the holiday.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits insurers, the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP), and the School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) from charging fees for paper bills or notices to policyholders or program members. It directly affects consumers who choose paper billing instead of digital options, ensuring they won’t face extra costs for that preference. Insurers may still offer discounts for digital billing, but charging for paper delivery is banned. Violations could result in penalties up to $1,000 per fee charged, enforced by the Commissioner of Banking and Insurance. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4736) amends New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act to explicitly protect teachers and staff members from harassment, intimidation, and bullying, not just students. It expands the definition of "harassment, intimidation, or bullying" to include acts using deceptive audio or visual media, such as AI-generated deepfakes that falsely depict someone speaking or acting. School districts must update their anti-bullying policies to include these protections, with specific procedures for reporting incidents against staff and addressing AI-generated harassment. The bill also requires schools to implement new reporting mechanisms specifically for staff members who experience bullying. This change directly affects teachers, staff, and all public school districts across New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows active-duty U.S. military members and their dependents living in New Jersey to qualify for county resident tuition rates at local county colleges, regardless of their official mailing address. It specifically applies to military personnel residing in or stationed at a New Jersey county college's county, ensuring they pay the lower in-county tuition rate instead of higher non-resident fees. The policy change directly affects military families who currently face higher tuition costs due to maintaining out-of-county or out-of-state addresses for administrative purposes. The bill takes effect immediately for the next academic year, aligning county college tuition benefits with existing state-level residency rules for military members at public universities.

Maddy summaryThe "Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Act" establishes regulations for platforms that connect vehicle owners with drivers for short-term vehicle sharing. It requires these platforms to assume liability for bodily injury or property damage during sharing periods, maintaining insurance coverage that meets or exceeds minimum standards for private vehicles. The bill mandates specific disclosures to both vehicle owners and drivers about fees, insurance limitations, and safety requirements, and requires platforms to verify safety recalls before vehicles are made available for sharing. It also establishes recordkeeping requirements for sharing transactions and clarifies insurance responsibilities between platforms, vehicle owners, and drivers.

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 prior approval or precertification for covered prenatal ultrasound screenings. It directly affects patients seeking these screenings and the health plans that cover them, ensuring that if a licensed provider prescribes a prenatal ultrasound and it's covered under the plan, the insurer cannot delay or block coverage through pre-approval steps. The law applies immediately to all health plans issued or purchased on or after its effective date. This changes the process by removing a common administrative barrier for a specific type of prenatal care.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises financing rules for school facilities projects in New Jersey's non-SDA school districts (regular operating districts). It modifies two key provisions: for projects built via county improvement authorities, it removes requirements for nominal leases to districts and mandates lease payments to cover all debt service after state aid is applied; for bonds issued without voter approval, it ensures municipal payments (in lieu of taxes) cover only the debt portion not supported by state aid, while confirming such bonds remain eligible for state debt service aid. These changes provide more flexibility in financing while maintaining state aid's role in covering costs. The bill directly affects school districts and municipalities managing school facility funding.