Asm. Cleopatra Tucker

Maddy summaryThis bill creates two new New Jersey Transit (NJT) programs. The "NJpass Program" provides discounted group fares for eligible organizations (like workforce training providers, schools, government agencies, and social service groups) when purchasing transit passes for their employees or clients. The "GO NJ Transit Card Program" establishes a reloadable card system where individuals can load money (minimum $10) for any NJT service, with funds never expiring. NJT must publish eligibility details, enter contracts with qualifying organizations, and submit annual reports on program effectiveness to the Governor and Legislature. The bill is pending and would take effect after passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Labor to establish a heat stress standard by June 2025, creating rules to protect workers from heat-related illness. It directly affects all employers in the state - including construction, agriculture, and indoor workplaces without climate control - by mandating written heat illness prevention plans. Key provisions include employer requirements for monitoring heat exposure, providing cool water (66-77°F or 35-65°F), paid rest breaks, shade or cooling areas, and emergency response protocols. The standard aims to address risks highlighted by rising temperatures and existing deaths from heat exposure, aligning with protections in other states like California and Oregon.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) rules to allow temporary state employees at psychiatric hospitals or correctional facilities to qualify for accidental disability benefits. It specifically covers injuries sustained after January 2003 while working temporarily at these facilities (before becoming a PERS member), making such injuries eligible for PERS benefits once the employee gains membership. The key change deems these pre-membership injuries as occurring "during membership" if the employee joins PERS without interruption in the same job. This expands eligibility beyond current rules, which only provided workers' compensation for such injuries before PERS membership.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 1908) creates a special "Combat Action Ribbon" license plate for veterans who earned the Combat Action Ribbon, verified through military discharge documents (DD-214). Eligible veterans pay a $50 one-time application fee and a $10 annual fee, with all fees deposited into a dedicated fund. The fund supports programs for combat veterans and covers administrative costs, with initial production costs potentially offset by private donations (up to $25,000). The bill is pending before the Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee after being introduced on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill protects inmates in New Jersey state correctional facilities who report sexual abuse, harassment, or violence by staff. It requires the Corrections Commissioner to create a confidential, fee-free system for inmates to file complaints anonymously, with language access and clear information about reporting options. The bill prohibits staff from retaliating against reporting inmates through transfers, job changes, or other punitive actions, and mandates victim advocate support. It criminalizes both retaliation against inmates and staff failing to report abuse, punishable as a fourth-degree crime with up to 18 months in prison or a $10,000 fine.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows businesses and nonprofits to adopt and maintain stormwater basins in specific New Jersey watersheds (including Lake Hopatcong, Budd Lake, and others), with the state offering a corporation business tax credit for participation. It requires government agencies to verify adopters' capability to manage basins per environmental regulations, establishes formal adoption agreements, and provides liability protections through waivers and insurance requirements. The program applies only to basins owned by state or local agencies in designated watersheds, with no cost to the agencies themselves. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Environment Committee (introduced January 13, 2026).

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey municipalities with over 60,000 residents and a violent crime rate exceeding 10 incidents per 1,000 residents (based on the state's Uniform Crime Report) to maintain a full-time police force of at least four officers per 1,000 residents. It directly affects large urban municipalities facing elevated violent crime rates, including murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The law would take effect six months after enactment, using the most recent UCR data from the Department of Law and Public Safety to determine compliance. The policy aims to establish minimum staffing standards based on population and crime metrics, without specifying enforcement mechanisms or funding sources.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires vehicle manufacturers selling in New Jersey to stamp the vehicle identification number (VIN) directly onto each catalytic converter installed in new vehicles. It directly affects manufacturers by mandating this marking as a standard part of vehicle production for all vehicles sold in the state. The key provision is the requirement to permanently mark catalytic converters with the VIN, which helps law enforcement identify stolen parts. The bill takes effect three months after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A3337) requires New Jersey municipalities bordering the Atlantic Ocean, tidal bays, or rivers to provide free beach access and recreational facility use to eligible veterans. It mandates that these municipalities cannot charge fees to veterans who served at least 90 days in active duty with an honorable discharge, or were discharged due to a service-connected injury or disability. The law changes current practice, which allowed municipalities to *optionally* offer free access, by making it mandatory for qualifying veterans. It applies specifically to veterans meeting these criteria, as verified by military ID, DD-214 forms, or state-issued veteran/Gold Star Family identification. The bill does not affect other fee exemptions currently permitted under the law.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires all constables to complete approved training within six months of appointment. Existing constables appointed before the bill's effective date must complete the training within one year. The training covers motor vehicle offenses, traffic duties, spectator control, and professional development, as outlined in the amended statute. The Police Training Commission oversees approved training schools and ensures compliance with these requirements.