Asm. Eliana Pintor Marin

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 even if the property was inactive for a period or if the redevelopment requires modifying the existing sewer connection. Property owners who paid such fees in protest before the law took effect are entitled to reimbursement from the sewerage authority. The law aims to reduce financial barriers to redeveloping vacant or obsolete properties that already contributed to the sewer system through prior fees or usage.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1201) revises how New Jersey allocates state aid to school districts for providing auxiliary and remedial services to students attending nonpublic schools. It requires districts to report annually the number of eligible nonpublic students needing specific services (like evaluations, speech correction, or supplementary instruction), using fixed dollar amounts per service type (e.g., $990.73 for evaluations). Districts receive 10% of the estimated annual cost monthly, must refund unspent aid by December 1, and can request additional funds. The bill was withdrawn after another bill (P.L.2025, c.252) was enacted to address the same issue.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipalities and counties to require new police officers and firefighters to reside in the community for five years after being hired. It gives new employees six months after starting work (post-training) to move into the area, with exceptions if an officer faces threats or harm related to their job - such as intimidation, investigation manipulation, or coercion. Currently, such residency requirements are prohibited under state law, but this bill would update that rule to permit local governments to adopt them. The policy directly affects new hires in municipal, county, and regional fire and police departments.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state-funded program to improve access to menstrual hygiene products (like tampons and sanitary napkins) for low-income residents in New Jersey. The Department of Agriculture will administer the program, awarding annual grants of up to $10,000 to participating food pantries to purchase these products, with $200,000 appropriated from the state General Fund. The department must list participating pantries and their hours online, coordinate with pharmacies for efficient product distribution, and develop educational materials about menstrual hygiene. The program requires implementation within six months of the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryBill A 2150 requires Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare managed care organizations to offer a patient-centered medical home model (a team-based care approach led by a primary care provider for comprehensive, continuous care) or an alternative payment model that rewards high-quality, cost-efficient care to primary care providers in their network. Managed care organizations must annually report detailed information about their chosen model - including financial structures, quality metrics, and provider participation - to the state and make this public. The state will establish standardized quality metrics that all such models must use for provider payments, ensuring consistency across the system. This policy directly affects Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare managed care organizations and the primary care providers serving Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare enrollees.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Economic Emergency Investment Stabilization Program," allowing New Jersey's Economic Development Authority (EDA) to make equity investments in businesses significantly impacted by major economic emergencies. It directly affects New Jersey-based businesses that meet strict criteria, including physical presence in the state, majority NJ-based employees, and pre-emergency financial stability. The EDA will match private investments dollar-for-dollar (up to a set limit), using funds from the existing Economic Recovery Fund, with the goal of exiting investments within 1-10 years after the emergency ends. The program requires businesses to demonstrate recovery potential to avoid losses when the EDA sells its stake.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases membership on two New Jersey health benefits commissions. It expands the State Health Benefits Commission from 5 to 9 members and the School Employees' Health Benefits Commission from 9 to 13 members. The bill specifies new appointment procedures, including adding three local employee representatives for the State Commission and increasing union and association representation for the School Commission. It also creates a new State Health Benefits Plan Design Committee with 12 members to manage health plan details like medical and dental benefits. The changes are procedural, affecting only the composition and structure of these commissions, not the health benefits programs themselves.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey state agencies (including the Department of Community Affairs and Board of Public Utilities) to review and potentially raise income limits for residential customers seeking utility bill assistance or energy efficiency programs within one year of the bill's effective date. It directly affects low- and moderate-income households who currently qualify for these programs by expanding eligibility if income thresholds increase. Key provisions mandate agencies to consider program alignment, state median income, cost impacts, and public input before adjusting limits, while also requiring coordination to ensure customers aren’t eligible for multiple energy efficiency programs. The bill aims to simplify access and expand support without specifying exact income levels or outcomes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A3521) allows eligible individuals convicted of certain offenses to petition courts for expungement of their records if they were victims of domestic violence or substantial abuse (physical, sexual, or psychological) that contributed to their conviction. It applies to most convictions except murder or sex offenses requiring Megan’s Law registration. Eligible people may file petitions after completing probation, parole, or incarceration, and courts must consider evidence like domestic violence reports, victim service records, or professional testimony to verify the abuse connection. The expungement process mirrors existing state procedures, removing barriers to employment and housing for survivors seeking to move past abuse-related convictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-2360) requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to operate a telephone call center within New Jersey. The call center must provide real-time assistance during weekday hours (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) to help residents navigate the MVC's website and complete online transactions, with services offered in both English and Spanish. The MVC must also publish quarterly performance reports online detailing call volume, wait times, call purposes, and call durations. This directly affects New Jersey residents using MVC's online services by adding a dedicated support option.