Asm. Eliana Pintor Marin

Maddy summaryThis bill requires plaintiffs in personal injury or tort cases to file all related personal injury trust claims within 30 days of filing their lawsuit, and disclose all trust-related documents to the court and parties. It mandates that courts list all such trust claims before trial and establishes that trust claims materials are non-privileged and admissible as evidence. Defendants can request a trial delay if they identify additional trust claims the plaintiff might file, and if the plaintiff obtains a judgment, defendants can later seek a credit for any subsequent trust payments. The law aims to increase transparency in the trust compensation system by preventing inconsistent claims and ensuring damages reflect all available trust compensation.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2073) appropriates $3 million annually from the General Fund to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) for mosquito control. The funds will be provided to the State Mosquito Control Commission to support local governments - typically county-level mosquito control commissions - in their mosquito control activities, research, administration, and operations. It directly affects counties and local municipalities that operate mosquito control programs. The bill requires the annual appropriation but does not create new programs or policies.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A1618 requires all public school districts to submit annual reports to the Department of Education (DOE) by April 30 each year on computer science courses offered. The reports must detail course availability (including AP courses), subject matter, teacher demographics (gender, credentials), and student enrollment disaggregated by gender, race, special education status, and socioeconomic factors. The DOE will compile this data and publish it online by October 1 annually. This bill directly affects all New Jersey public school districts and aims to track participation gaps in computer science education to address underrepresentation of women and minorities.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits sewerage authorities in New Jersey from charging new connection or tapping fees when redeveloping property that has been connected to the sewer system for 20 or more years. It applies regardless of whether the property was inactive or if the redevelopment requires modifying the existing sewer connection. The bill also requires authorities to reimburse property owners who paid such fees under protest before the law took effect. This directly affects property owners and developers seeking to redevelop older properties connected to municipal sewer systems.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A2068) prohibits retailers from charging higher prices for cash payments when they experience a coin shortage. It specifically applies to in-person retail transactions, excluding phone or online sales, and prevents businesses from discriminating against customers who pay with cash. Violations would be treated as unlawful under the state's consumer fraud law, potentially resulting in fines up to $20,000 for repeat offenses. The law aims to ensure cash remains a fair payment option during supply disruptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill would align the threshold amounts for New Jersey's "pay to play" and prevailing wage laws with the bid thresholds established under the Local Public Contracts Law. Currently, contracts above $17,500 trigger "pay to play" restrictions for counties and $2,000 for municipalities, while the Local Public Contracts Law sets a $17,500 threshold (up to $36,000 for units with qualified purchasing agents). The bill would increase the municipal "pay to play" threshold to $17,500 and adjust prevailing wage requirements to match the Local Public Contracts Law thresholds. This change would reduce the number of contracts subject to these regulations, particularly affecting small local businesses that contract with county and municipal governments. The bill aims to reduce regulatory burdens on small businesses by making the thresholds consistent across these laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers authority over human resource management for employees of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority (NJSDA) to the state Civil Service Commission. It directly affects NJSDA staff by placing hiring, termination, training, counseling, and performance appraisals under the Commission's oversight. The bill amends existing law to require the Commission to adopt regulations for these HR functions, aligning NJSDA's employee management with standard civil service practices. This change applies specifically to NJSDA employees and does not alter the Authority's other operational powers.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) to ensure members serving on active duty in federal or state military service (ordered by the President or Governor) are treated as active members for benefit purposes. It directly affects police officers and firefighters in the PFRS who are injured or killed while on such military duty. The key provision clarifies that these members retain eligibility for full death and disability benefits - such as the 3.5 times final compensation death benefit and disability retirement allowances - that would otherwise apply to active-duty members. This change ensures consistent access to existing benefits without creating new entitlements.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the requirement for Type II school districts in New Jersey to obtain voter approval of their base school budgets during April elections. However, districts must still seek voter approval for any proposals to spend funds above the established tax levy cap. Type II districts are those with a board of school estimate rather than a full board of education. The bill also allows districts with November elections to submit proposals for additional funds at the April election. These changes streamline the budget approval process while maintaining voter oversight of spending above established limits.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to specifically address human trafficking in underserved communities, with a focus on girls and women of color who face heightened vulnerability. The Attorney General must allocate resources within the Department of Law and Public Safety to coordinate with local law enforcement on trafficking investigations, partner with victim support programs and community organizations to connect victims with resources, and collect data on trafficking trends in these communities. These actions are intended to target the unique challenges faced by underserved populations experiencing human trafficking. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.