Asm. Rosy Bagolie

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Jersey's legal definitions for abuse, neglect, and exploitation of vulnerable adults, specifically clarifying who qualifies as a vulnerable adult and what constitutes a caretaker. It directly affects county adult protective services providers, healthcare professionals, and individuals caring for adults aged 18 and older with physical or mental conditions that limit their decision-making capacity. The key provision revises the definition of a vulnerable adult to include those living in community settings who lack sufficient understanding to make decisions about their well-being, while explicitly excluding individuals receiving only spiritual healing as a reason for needing protective services. The bill also refines terms like "community setting" to distinguish private residences from licensed facilities, ensuring clearer guidelines for when protective services should be provided.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill prohibits law enforcement agencies and other users of automated license plate readers from sharing that information with out-of-state authorities for investigations related to reproductive health care services that are legal in the state. The legislation requires any out-of-state agency requesting such data to provide a written guarantee that the information will not be used to pursue legal action against individuals seeking or providing reproductive health care. Violations of these sharing restrictions could result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 for a first offense and $5,000 for subsequent offenses. The law applies to all reproductive health services, including pregnancy-related care, contraception, and abortion, and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey to join the Women's Reproductive Health Care Compact, a multi-state agreement. The compact requires member states to work together to protect patients and providers who seek or provide reproductive health care across state lines. Key provisions include preventing extradition or investigations against those involved in care, blocking forced disclosure of medical records, stopping penalties against providers (like license suspensions or insurance hikes), and banning data collection about patients' travel, costs, or barriers to care. It directly affects New Jersey residents traveling for care, out-of-state providers serving New Jersey patients, and medical facilities operating across participating states. The compact does not change New Jersey's own abortion laws but focuses on interstate cooperation to safeguard access.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2731) adds the right to use assisted reproductive technology (ART), including in vitro fertilization (IVF), to New Jersey's fundamental reproductive rights. It directly affects all individuals in New Jersey, including those under state control, by legally protecting their choice to access ART for starting or expanding a family. The key mechanism declares any state law, rule, or regulation limiting this right "deemed invalid" and unenforceable under New Jersey law. The bill responds to Alabama's 2024 court ruling that threatened IVF access, expanding existing protections for reproductive choices. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the New Jersey Dominican-American Commission to advocate for the state's growing Dominican-American community, foster cultural engagement, strengthen ties with the Dominican Republic, and address community issues. The commission, composed of 21 members (including legislative appointees and 13 community advocates appointed by the governor), will report annually to the Governor and Legislature with recommendations. It will operate under the Department of State, with members serving staggered terms (two to four years) and focusing on cultural promotion, community advocacy, and policy recommendations. The commission directly serves New Jersey's Dominican-American residents, who the bill identifies as the state's fastest-growing Latino population.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A4486) requires New Jersey public colleges and universities to award academic credit to students who earn a score of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) exams or 50 or higher on College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) assessments. It applies specifically to students pursuing associate or bachelor's degrees who completed the relevant high school courses/exams before enrolling. Institutions must post their credit policies online, submit them to the Higher Education Secretary, and notify the Secretary 60 days before changing policies. The bill also allows limited exemptions for specific courses if institutions provide data showing different score requirements are needed for student success.

Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 114) commemorates the 250th anniversary of the United States Postal Service (USPS), which was founded on July 26, 1775. It does not create new laws or policies but formally recognizes the USPS's historical role, scale (over 31,000 post offices serving 342 million Americans), and its status as a public institution delivering mail to every address. The resolution urges Congress to preserve USPS as a public service and sends copies to the Postmaster General, New Jersey USPS officials, and New Jersey’s congressional delegation. It directly affects all Americans by affirming the USPS’s importance as a nationwide service, though it has no binding effect on policy or funding.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Jersey's "Daniel's Law" to protect the home addresses and unpublished phone numbers of public officials - including judges, law enforcement officers, child protective investigators, legislators, prosecutors, and their immediate family members. It requires the Office of Information Privacy to establish a portal where authorized individuals (like family members or legal representatives) can request that private businesses stop disclosing this information online. Private entities that fail to comply face criminal penalties: reckless violations are classified as fourth-degree crimes, while intentional violations are third-degree crimes. The law aims to prevent harassment and safety risks by restricting the online sharing of sensitive personal contact details.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey bill A 2738 amends the state's child endangerment law to create penalties for using social media to endanger children. It specifically targets individuals who knowingly share or distribute content via electronic communication (including social media platforms) that harms a child's physical, mental, or moral welfare under age 18. The law defines "child endangerment" through electronic communication as actions likely to cause harm, with penalties ranging from a third-degree crime for most people to a second-degree crime if the person has legal care responsibility for the child. The bill excludes Section 230 providers (like social media platforms themselves) from liability under this provision.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New Jersey to create special "Sons of the American Legion" license plates for vehicle owners. It requires a $50 one-time application fee and a $10 annual fee, with all collected funds deposited into a dedicated fund. The money in this fund is then annually appropriated to the Sons of the American Legion Detachment of New Jersey to support its activities. The plates must display a design approved with the local Legion detachment and follow standard vehicle registration rules.