Asm. Eliana Pintor Marin

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a New Jersey state income tax credit for child care staff and registered family day care providers. Eligible workers must have worked continuously for six months in their current role and directly supervise children. The credit amount varies by income level (ranging from $500 to $1,500 annually) and depends on whether they care for infants/toddlers (under 30 months) or older children, with higher credits for infant care. To qualify for the full infant care credit, workers must spend at least 50% of their time providing direct child care services.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New Jersey registrars to issue certified electronic copies of vital records - including birth, death, marriage, domestic partnership, and civil union certificates - alongside traditional paper copies. It specifies that authorized requesters (such as the record subject, family members, government agencies, or legal representatives) can receive these electronic copies upon request. The Commissioner of Health must establish security standards for electronic copies, including encryption, identity verification, data privacy protocols, and authentication features to prevent forgery. Registrars may charge fees for electronic copies but must ensure they meet the same legal standards as paper certified copies.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows students receiving Educational Opportunity Fund (EOF) grants to use a portion of their award for summer courses that count toward graduation or their major. Students must notify the Higher Education Secretary before the academic year starts, which reduces their regular academic year disbursement by a specific amount. The Secretary must annually report how many students used the summer option and their graduation rates within standard timeframes. It directly affects EOF grant recipients at participating New Jersey institutions, implementing a 2016 commission recommendation to improve college affordability.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the New Jersey Immigrant Trust Act (A-1400), prohibits state and local government agencies - including law enforcement, schools, and hospitals - from cooperating with federal immigration authorities on immigration detainer requests that lack judicial warrants. It directly affects immigrants and their families by ensuring they can access public services like healthcare and education without fear of deportation. Key provisions ban agencies from holding individuals beyond their release date based on federal immigration detainers (like I-247 forms) and require them to prioritize local safety over federal immigration enforcement. The law aims to prevent unconstitutional detentions and maintain community trust in public services, as federal detainers have been found to violate constitutional rights in multiple courts.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $5 million for Food Security Research and Innovation (under the Department of Agriculture) to fund projects, pilot programs, and partnerships addressing food access needs. It also provides $750,000 for Social Services Programs, including $500,000 to "Family Food Relief of New Jersey" and $250,000 for "Bridges NJ." Additionally, it allocates $44 million in state aid for local governments, targeting specific county projects like homelessness stabilization in Burlington, medical center upgrades in Bergen, and emergency communications in Gloucester. The funds are supplemental to the existing 2025-2026 budget and direct state services, with no new policy changes beyond funding allocations.

Maddy summaryThe Safe Communities Act requires New Jersey's Attorney General to develop model policies ensuring safety and accessibility at key community locations like schools, hospitals, places of worship, shelters, and courthouses. These policies must be adopted by relevant state agencies (including education, health, and corrections departments) within 180 days of the law's enactment, with institutions required to post them visibly. The law aims to prevent residents from avoiding essential services or gatherings due to safety concerns, focusing on maintaining open access to public services and religious spaces. It applies directly to all covered facilities and their visitors across New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill codifies New Jersey's existing Attorney General directive to prevent state and local law enforcement from enforcing federal immigration laws. It prohibits police from stopping, questioning, or detaining people solely based on immigration status, asking about immigration status unless relevant to a crime investigation, or sharing personal information (like addresses or social security numbers) with federal immigration authorities. Exceptions apply only for serious crimes (e.g., violent offenses or recent convictions) or when required by law for criminal investigations. The law directly affects all New Jersey state, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies and officers, aiming to build trust between police and immigrant communities by clarifying that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes tax credits for developers of sports and entertainment facilities (like arenas) in New Jersey, covering a portion of project costs after other funding sources are applied. It specifically adds extra tax credits for the New Jersey Aspire Program (which helps workers enter new fields) and the Emerge Program (supporting small business development). To qualify, developers must contribute at least 20% of the project cost themselves and address a "project financing gap" identified after seeking other capital. The credits aim to support facility renovations and new projects that attract visitors, generate tax revenue, and create jobs in local communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New Jersey's film and digital media tax credit program. For film productions, it reduces the tax credit rate from 35% to 30% for eligible expenses incurred outside a specific New York City area (within 30 miles of 8th Ave/Central Park West), while maintaining the 60% New Jersey spending requirement. For digital media, it increases the credit rate to 35% for producers using vendors primarily located in seven specified counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, or Salem), with unchanged requirements for $2 million in New Jersey spending and 50% NJ wages. The changes directly affect film and digital media producers seeking tax credits under the program.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all menstrual products sold in New Jersey - including tampons, pads, discs, cups, and underwear (both disposable and reusable) - to list every ingredient on the package in descending order of quantity. The label must be clearly visible and understandable to consumers. Manufacturers who sell noncompliant products after the bill’s effective date face civil penalties of up to 1% of their annual in-state sales per package, capped at $1,000 per item, enforced by the Division of Consumer Affairs. The law applies only to products manufactured after the effective date and excludes shipping packaging.