Asm. Rosy Bagolie

Maddy summaryThis bill, "Used Car Buyers' Bill of Rights," prohibits dealers from selling used vehicles as "certified" or similar terms if they conceal specific issues like odometer fraud, flood damage, frame repairs, or undisclosed title problems (e.g., "salvage" or "Lemon Law Buyback"). It also requires dealers to offer buyers a contract cancellation option, allowing returns within a defined timeframe (with a minimum 250-mile allowance) for a capped fee based on the vehicle’s price (e.g., $250 for $10k-$30k vehicles). The law directly affects used car dealers and consumers purchasing vehicles under $40,000, excluding high-value, salvage, or insurance-total-loss vehicles. Key provisions include mandatory disclosures of vehicle defects and standardized return terms to reduce misleading sales practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the second full week of April 2026 as "Professional Development Week" at public colleges and universities in New Jersey. The resolution aims to highlight the importance of continuing education, training, and skill-building opportunities available to professionals and alumni through workshops, seminars, networking events, and certification programs. Copies of the resolution will be sent to the presidents of public higher education institutions across the state to inform them of the designated week. The measure is a commemorative resolution that does not create new funding or mandate specific actions, but rather serves to raise awareness about professional development resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires school bus contractors in New Jersey to submit annual certifications for each driver, including background checks and license verification, by August 15 before the school year begins. It mandates the Office of School Bus Safety to create an automated system that sends weekly electronic alerts to contractors who miss deadlines and notifies school districts if they remain noncompliant after 10 days. The bill also establishes a two-year pilot program offering incentives like priority in bidding or reduced fees to contractors who meet certification requirements on time, while allowing the commissioner to impose penalties or bar noncompliant contractors from future contracts.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the New Jersey Union-Led Semiconductor Innovation and Security Program, which is designed to support semiconductor manufacturing and workforce development in the state. The program will be managed by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority in collaboration with state agencies, universities, and labor unions. Key provisions include funding apprenticeship opportunities that prioritize veterans, women, and underserved communities, providing financial assistance for research and production initiatives, and requiring recipients to follow prevailing wage rules and use apprenticeship programs. The bill also mandates that applicants disclose any foreign funding sources to ensure transparency.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires youth and sports organizations in New Jersey to obtain criminal history background checks for all employees, volunteers, and organizers who work with individuals under 18 years of age. Organizations must request these checks through the State Bureau of Identification, which will review state and federal records to identify any disqualifying criminal convictions. The bill mandates that background checks be conducted annually, though individuals who have already completed a check for a national or international athletic association within the same year may submit proof instead of undergoing a new check. Organizations that fail to comply face civil penalties ranging from $500 to $1,000 per offense, while individuals who knowingly participate despite being disqualified or organizers who disregard check results could face fourth-degree criminal charges.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's child endangerment law to specifically address AI technology that can simulate sexual conduct with children. It makes it a crime (a fourth-degree offense) for anyone who creates, uses, or promotes such AI tools if they cause or allow a child to be subjected to simulated sexual conduct, unless the AI was designed to avoid sexual interactions with children. The law applies to online distribution, sharing, or promotion of these technologies and includes clear definitions to cover digital contexts like file-sharing networks. It directly affects developers, distributors, and users of AI tools capable of generating inappropriate content for children, without criminalizing AI designed to protect children.

Maddy summaryThis bill codifies and extends temporary authorization for out-of-state health care professionals and recent graduates to provide remote care in New Jersey. It specifically allows licensed practitioners (such as nurses, physicians, and counselors) from other states, as well as recent graduates with temporary licenses, to offer telemedicine services without full New Jersey licensure. Key provisions require these providers to operate under existing "provisional authorization" or "temporary graduate license" frameworks, maintain valid liability insurance, and comply with New Jersey’s regulatory standards. The bill formalizes current practice for remote health care delivery via telemedicine, ensuring consistent rules for out-of-state providers offering virtual patient care.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Jersey public school attendance rules by formally recognizing several types of excused absences, including military service activities, college or vocational school visits, and labor-related open houses. Under the new provisions, students in grades 11 and 12 may take up to three excused absences per school year for these activities without those days counting against their attendance records. The legislation also clarifies that excused absences should not appear on transcripts or employment forms and requires students to provide documentation when requested by school officials. This change applies to students participating in military testing, evaluations, or enlistment activities, as well as those visiting educational institutions or attending job-related events.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a minimum daily reimbursement rate of $950 for pediatric special care nursing facilities that participate in New Jersey's Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs. The funding applies specifically to facilities providing specialized long-term care and rehabilitation services to children and youth up to age 21 who require nursing care beyond conventional facilities. To qualify for this rate, facilities must comply with state and federal laws regarding licensure, patient safety, and quality of care. The bill also authorizes the Department of Human Services to implement necessary rules and seek federal approvals to ensure the funding can be used.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill would add height and weight to the list of protected characteristics under the state's Law Against Discrimination, prohibiting discrimination based on these traits in employment, housing, and public accommodations. The legislation amends existing civil rights laws to ensure that individuals cannot be treated unfairly due to their physical size, while allowing legitimate distinctions that apply equally to all people. It expands the authority of the Division on Civil Rights to enforce these protections and ensures that affected individuals can seek legal remedies for discrimination. The bill directly impacts employers, landlords, and businesses by requiring them to treat people equitably regardless of their height or weight.