Asm. Eliana Pintor Marin

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax deduction for New Jersey educators and school aides. Full-time educators and paraprofessionals (school aides) receive a $500 deduction from gross income, while part-time workers get $350. Full-time status requires at least 25 hours per week of employment. The deduction applies to teachers in public schools, charter schools, and other approved educational settings, including nonpublic schools for students with disabilities.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's marriage license application form to allow couples to change their middle names or surnames at the time of marriage. It provides five specific options for surname changes, including combining both spouses' premarital surnames, using a hyphenated name, or moving a former surname to the middle name position. The form must clearly state that name changes are optional and direct applicants to update Social Security records afterward. The policy directly affects anyone applying for a marriage license in New Jersey who wishes to modify their name as part of the marriage process, eliminating the need for separate court or government office procedures.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Assembly passed Resolution AR 45, urging Congress to pass H.R.3339, which proposes establishing a national infrastructure bank. The resolution does not create new funding but calls for federal action to address infrastructure gaps. It highlights concerns about aging systems in New Jersey (like 29% of roads in poor condition) and nationwide needs cited by groups like the American Society of Civil Engineers. The proposed bank would generate capital by trading U.S. Treasury Bonds for preferred stock, similar to a commercial bank, to fund projects including transportation, broadband, and energy grids. This resolution directly affects Congress, urging it to advance H.R.3339.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits courts from issuing arrest warrants for unpaid fines or fees related to non-moving traffic violations (like parking tickets or equipment violations that don’t add points to a driver’s license). It directly affects residents who owe money for these specific traffic tickets, preventing arrest warrants from being issued solely due to non-payment. The law defines "non-moving violations" as those not assessed with motor vehicle points under existing law (N.J.S.A. 39:5-30.5). Existing warrants issued before this law’s effective date for such violations are voided. The bill takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health to create and distribute a multilingual resource guide about preeclampsia and gestational diabetes to all pregnant individuals receiving care in the state. The guide must explain symptoms, health effects on mother and baby, and communication strategies for healthcare concerns. Hospitals and birthing centers must provide the guide during patient intake, and the Department must also make it available online in printable format. The policy aims to improve health literacy and support for pregnant people during prenatal care.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a public database managed by the NJ Business Action Center (Department of State) listing vacant commercial spaces available for lease or purchase by small businesses. It requires commercial property owners to report vacancies or occupancy changes monthly, with the database including details like square footage, capital equipment, and building systems (e.g., HVAC, security). The database will be updated monthly using data from property owners, realtors, and municipalities, and made accessible online with targeted outreach to business associations and chambers of commerce. The goal is to reduce the time and cost for small businesses to find suitable commercial space by centralizing vacancy information.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2416) would regulate credit card interchange fees in New Jersey by prohibiting electronic payment systems (like Visa/MasterCard networks) from imposing restrictive terms in contracts with merchants. It directly affects merchants (businesses accepting cards) and consumers, as it would allow merchants to offer discounts for cash or debit payments and choose which payment systems to accept at different locations. Key provisions ban systems from blocking merchants from setting minimum/maximum credit card transaction values ($10 minimum), limiting payment system choices, or restricting how merchants display pricing. If passed, violations would be treated as consumer fraud under New Jersey law, with penalties up to $20,000 per offense and mandatory reimbursement of fees to affected merchants.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public water systems to notify customers and local officials (including schools, hospitals, and municipalities) within 30 days if PFAS levels in drinking water exceed a safe limit, explaining health risks and directing them to an educational program. Landlords must share these notices with tenants within 3 business days and post them prominently in rental properties. The state's environmental agency must create an online educational program about PFAS health effects and mitigation steps, updated annually on its website. These requirements take effect 18 months after enactment, with the educational program starting within one year.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey domestic violence protection orders (TROs) and related victim notices to be available in multiple languages, not just English. Specifically, it mandates that court notices and temporary restraining order templates be prepared in English, Spanish, and up to 10 additional high-demand languages spoken in the state. The Administrative Office of the Courts must create these multilingual materials to ensure victims with limited English proficiency can understand their rights and legal options. This directly affects domestic violence victims who speak languages other than English, improving access to critical legal protections.