Asm. Shanique Speight

Primary A 3737

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Establishes menstrual health public awareness campaign.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor A 4128

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires DOE and DCF to establish online reporting systems for schools and child care centers to report lead testing results.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 3892

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires online option for cancellation of automatic renewal of health club services subscriptions entered into online; provides additional options for cancelling health club services contracts under certain circumstances.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary A 5739

In committee · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires certain health care facilities to develop certain doula policies and procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires hospitals and licensed birthing centers offering maternity services in New Jersey to create and maintain written policies allowing patients to choose their own doula for support before, during, and after childbirth. Facilities must share these policies with healthcare providers, patients, and post a summary visibly in patient rooms and on their website within 180 days of the law taking effect. Each facility must also designate a staff liaison to connect with doulas and organizations regarding these policies. The law directly affects maternity care facilities and patients seeking doula support during childbirth.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 4052

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Establishes three-year sickle cell disease pilot program; appropriates $10,200,000.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Primary A 1507

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Permits chair or booth rentals for the purpose of providing cosmetology and hairstyling services or ancillary services.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey law (P.L.2023, c.231) permits licensed cosmetologists, hairstylists, and related professionals to rent individual chairs or booths within salons instead of requiring them to own or lease entire premises. Previously, practitioners needed full ownership or lease arrangements for their workspace. The change lowers startup costs for independent stylists and small businesses offering cosmetology, hairstyling, and ancillary services like nail care. It directly affects licensed practitioners seeking flexible workspace options without full business ownership.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor A 4177

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Extends duration of law requiring certain provider subsidy payments for child care services be based on enrollment.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4125

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Prohibits sale, manufacture, distribution, and use of firefighting foam containing intentionally added perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; requires DEP to establish collection and disposal program; appropriates $250,000.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor A 5879

In committee · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Eliminates vote on school budgets for Type II school districts in April elections, except for separate proposals to spend above cap.

In committee Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor A 4757

Signed into law · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires DCA to conduct surveys and report data related to homelessness in administering the Rental Assistance Navigation Program.*

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor