Asm. Eliana Pintor Marin

Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Fortifying Corn Masa Act, mandates that corn masa flour and wet corn masa products sold in New Jersey be fortified with folic acid to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects, which disproportionately affect Latino communities. The legislation requires manufacturers to add specific amounts of folic acid - 0.7 milligrams per pound for dry flour and 0.4 milligrams per pound for wet products - within one year of the act's effective date. Additionally, the bill mandates that nutrition labels on these products clearly declare the presence of folic acid and identify the product as containing corn masa flour or being made through a wet corn masa process. While voluntary industry standards currently cover only a small percentage of these products, this state law ensures consistent fortification for all residents regardless of their dietary staples.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows the New Jersey Division of Taxation to share certain tax data with the New Jersey Innovation Authority and the New Jersey Secure Choice Savings Board. The legislation amends existing state laws to create an exception to confidentiality rules, permitting these specific agencies to receive tax information for their respective programs. The bill does not change the general confidentiality protections for taxpayer records but adds authorized recipients for data sharing purposes. It applies to tax data that these agencies may need to administer their programs, such as the Innovation Authority's initiatives or the Secure Choice savings program.

Maddy summaryThis bill codifies protections for patients and providers accessing or offering legally permitted reproductive and gender-affirming health care in New Jersey. It prohibits obstructing or intimidating individuals at facilities providing these services - including blocking entrances, causing reasonable fear of harm, or threatening violence. The law defines "legally protected health care activity" to cover all such services lawful in New Jersey, regardless of a patient’s location, and applies to both in-state residents and out-of-state patients seeking care here. It expands existing safeguards by explicitly banning physical obstructions and threats at facilities offering these services.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A-2159 requires parties in civil lawsuits to disclose third-party litigation funding agreements to the court and all parties at the time of filing or when the agreement is made. It defines "litigation funders" (excluding family, attorneys, banks, and nonprofits) and imposes fiduciary duties on them, banning funders from influencing case decisions or charging fees exceeding 25% of settlement/judgment amounts. The bill also prohibits funders from offering legal advice, securing waived damages, or assigning funding agreements, and makes violations unenforceable. This applies to all civil actions (excluding workers' compensation) and aims to increase transparency in funding arrangements for lawsuits. The bill is pending before the Assembly Financial Institutions Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Hudson County to return up to $28.1 million in unspent state funds from fiscal years 2023 through 2025, which were originally allocated for jail operations and correctional facility renovations. The county must transfer these unexpended balances to the State Treasurer by June 30, 2026, for deposit into the Property Tax Relief Fund. In exchange for returning the money, the bill authorizes the state to provide a supplemental appropriation of up to $28.1 million to Hudson County as general operating aid. The total amount of this new aid cannot exceed the sum of the unspent funds returned by the county and is subject to approval by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill introduces a 9 percent surtax on income generated by prediction markets, affecting both the companies that run these platforms and the individuals who earn money from them. The law defines prediction markets as systems where people bet on the outcomes of future events, such as elections, sports games, or entertainment releases, and applies to operators starting July 1, 2025, while taxing individual earnings beginning January 1, 2026. Under the new rules, these taxes are calculated on net income for businesses and gross income for individuals, with very limited options for tax credits available to offset the liability.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require New Jersey Medicaid to cover ovulation-enhancing drugs and related medical services without restrictions for beneficiaries experiencing infertility. It directly affects low-income New Jersey residents enrolled in Medicaid who seek infertility treatment. The key provision amends Medicaid law to explicitly include these services as a standard benefit, removing prior authorization requirements. This change would expand current coverage to ensure these treatments are accessible as routine care for eligible individuals.

Maddy summaryThe Climate Superfund Act (A 3735) holds fossil fuel companies liable for climate change damages by requiring them to pay compensatory payments into a state fund. Companies that extracted or refined fossil fuels during 1995-2026 and emitted over one billion metric tons of greenhouse gases must pay based on their proportional liability, with joint liability for companies in a "controlled group." Funds collected will be distributed to implement climate adaptation projects, such as flood protection, infrastructure upgrades, and health programs in overburdened communities. The Department of Environmental Protection will administer the Climate Superfund Cost Recovery Program to manage payments and fund these projects.

Maddy summaryThe "Immigrant Tenant Protection Act" (A4492) prohibits landlords in New Jersey from threatening to disclose or disclosing a tenant’s immigration or citizenship status to force them out of housing, or from using that status as a basis for eviction. It bans evictions solely or partially tied to immigration status and allows tenants to sue for up to $2,000 per violation, plus damages and legal fees. The bill also blocks courts from inquiring into a tenant’s immigration status during housing rights cases, except in limited circumstances like federal program compliance. It directly affects residential tenants (particularly immigrant communities) and landlords, while clarifying that landlords may still request standard financial or identity verification for legitimate rental purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Women's Menstrual Health Program within New Jersey's Department of Health to identify and assist patients experiencing symptoms related to endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). The program requires the Department to provide evidence-based education and training for healthcare providers, emergency staff, and the public on menstrual health screening and care. It also mandates the creation of online resources, including clinical guidelines for screening, referral, and treatment, and public educational materials about these conditions. The program directly affects individuals with symptoms of endometriosis or PCOS, aiming to improve access to appropriate care through standardized resources and provider education.