Asm. Eliana Pintor Marin

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Children and Families (DCF) and other relevant state departments (Health, Human Services, Education) to post links and make available online information about "baby boxes" and safe sleep education on their websites. A "baby box" is defined as a durable cardboard box filled with essential newborn items (like diapers and wipes) and safe sleep resources, meeting U.S. safety standards. Departments must ensure the information is easily printable, prominently linked, and regularly updated. The bill directly affects expecting and new parents by improving access to this free program, which partners with The Baby Box Company to provide boxes after completing an online parenting course.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes the deadline for New Jersey's Governor to submit the Fiscal Year 2027 budget message to the Legislature. It extends the current requirement (from the fourth Tuesday in February) to March 10, 2026. The bill directly affects the Governor's office and the Legislature, providing additional time for budget preparation. This is a procedural adjustment with no substantive policy changes to state budgets or programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey state and local governments (including counties and municipalities) from using public funds or property to support immigrant detention facilities. Specifically, it bans state/local spending on constructing, renovating, or leasing public property for detention, paying private facility costs, or covering detention expenses for privately-owned facilities. The law allows public health and safety resources for detained individuals but does not affect existing detention operations. It directly affects state/local budgets and property decisions related to immigration enforcement. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2202) establishes a three-year pilot program in New Jersey to provide Medicaid coverage for remote maternal health services to eligible pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries. It would cover specific remote services including remote monitoring of health data (like blood pressure or glucose levels), remote non-stress tests, and tele-ultrasound, all delivered securely via digital technology. Eligibility includes beneficiaries with high-risk pregnancy factors (such as pre-existing conditions, age, or lifestyle factors) or those facing access barriers like lack of local providers, transportation, or childcare, but participation requires a provider referral and remains voluntary. The program depends on federal reimbursement and must comply with HIPAA and FDA regulations for data security and device approval.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Assembly Bill A3125 bans the sale of menstrual products containing regulated perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), chemicals linked to health concerns. It directly affects manufacturers selling products like tampons, pads, cups, or underwear in New Jersey, prohibiting both intentionally added PFAS and PFAS above trace levels. The bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to establish a testing system using approved labs, with results available for inspection by the Department of Health. Violations would be treated as consumer fraud under state law, with penalties up to $20,000 per offense, and takes effect two years after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds a new sentencing consideration in New Jersey for defendants who were victims of abuse. It allows courts to weigh whether a defendant was subjected to substantial physical, sexual, or psychological abuse (including domestic violence) that contributed to their crime, applying to most offenses except murder or certain sex offenses requiring registration. The court must consider evidence of the abuse presented during trial or plea proceedings - even if the defendant didn’t raise it as a defense - and may reduce sentences or order resentencing for eligible individuals. This change aims to account for trauma-driven criminal behavior in sentencing decisions.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A 1921 regulates credit card interchange fees by prohibiting payment networks like Visa and MasterCard from restricting merchants' flexibility. The bill directly affects merchants (businesses accepting credit cards) and payment networks, banning them from: forcing specific pricing displays, blocking discounts for cash/debit cards, limiting where cards are accepted, restricting minimum/maximum transaction values ($10+), or limiting which payment systems merchants can use. It requires payment networks to reimburse merchants for fees collected during violations. The law aims to increase transparency and competition in credit card fee pricing, which currently inflates consumer prices as merchants pass costs to all shoppers.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 946), now law as P.L.2025, c.177, requires mental health services to be provided in the communication method preferred by each deaf or hard of hearing individual - such as sign language or oral communication - based on their assessment. It mandates that mental health professionals be fluent in that method, trained in cultural needs, and able to collaborate with interpreters. The law also requires a state resource guide listing specialized mental health services and ensures individuals can help shape their own care plans. It directly affects all deaf or hard of hearing residents seeking mental health support in New Jersey, addressing long-standing barriers in access and care quality.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey State agencies to ask job applicants (after a first interview) to disclose any past or current criminal investigations, including those involving accusations from current State employees. The form specifically asks whether applicants were arrested, charged, or convicted under two sex offense statutes (N.J.S.2C:14-2 and N.J.S.2C:14-3) or in investigations related to workplace accusations. It mandates the Civil Service Commission to create this standardized disclosure form, aligning with existing employment rules. The policy takes effect 60 days after enactment, directly affecting all applicants for State government positions in classified, unclassified, and senior executive roles.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and State Employees Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) to implement reference-based pricing and bundled payment systems for healthcare services. It directly affects all public employees, retirees, and their dependents covered under these state health plans. Reference-based pricing sets reimbursement rates based on actual market prices for services, while bundled payments cover entire treatment episodes (like a surgery and recovery) as a single payment instead of per service. The law mandates these systems replace current payment methods to standardize coverage under the existing benefit structure.