Asm. Shanique Speight

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a state grant program to provide thermal imaging body cameras, thermal imaging masks, and radio repeaters to fire departments serving municipalities with 100,000 or more residents. Qualifying fire departments in cities with 100,000-299,000 residents receive $150,000 every three years (divided equally among departments), while those in cities of 300,000+ residents receive the same amount. The grant covers purchasing or reimbursing costs for the specified equipment, which enhances firefighter visibility through smoke and improves inter-department communication. The Division of Fire Safety must review the program every five years to ensure departments use updated technology and determine if the program should continue.

Maddy summaryAJR 143 designates October 11 of each year as "Perimenopause Day" in New Jersey. It aims to raise public awareness about perimenopause - the natural transition to menopause often marked by symptoms like irregular periods, hot flashes, mood changes, and vaginal dryness - and reduce stigma around these symptoms. The resolution asks the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging awareness activities, aligning with the existing "World Perimenopause Day" observed on the same date. This symbolic measure directly supports women experiencing perimenopause by promoting education about their symptoms and available care options.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipal courts to issue restricted driving permits instead of full license suspensions for eligible drivers. It applies to people whose licenses are suspended (excluding those suspended for specific violations like certain traffic offenses under R.S.39:4-50), requiring courts to consider financial hardship and repeat offense risk before granting the permit. The permit would only allow driving for work or school commutes during specified hours, require a visible placard on the vehicle, and cost up to $100. It expires when the regular license is restored following the suspension period.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a permanent "Automobile Accident Injury Fund" within New Jersey's Department of Banking and Insurance. It provides coverage for medical costs incurred by individuals injured in accidents involving a stolen vehicle, specifically when the injured person has no health insurance or automobile insurance that covers the medical expenses. The fund covers these costs regardless of whether the stolen vehicle was properly insured under state law. The Department of Banking and Insurance will manage the fund, create application procedures, and determine payment amounts for eligible applicants. This directly affects uninsured residents injured by stolen vehicles, addressing gaps when personal insurance fails to cover treatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants children placed in resource family care (foster care) the right to have visible signage displayed in their home. Specifically, it requires three conspicuous signs listing contact information for child abuse hotlines and mental health services. The signage must be placed in clear view within the home, making it accessible to children who may need immediate assistance. This change directly affects children in foster care placements across New Jersey, ensuring they have clear access to support resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to maintain an emergency stockpile of insulin containing the 10 most common brands and types used by residents. It authorizes the DOH to provide a one-time 30-day emergency insulin supply at cost to residents whose supply runs out before their next prescription can be filled, with exceptions for demonstrated need. Pharmacists may also dispense one 30-day emergency supply annually under specific conditions, such as when a prescriber cannot authorize more insulin. The DOH must reevaluate the stockpile quarterly, collaborate on insulin selection, and report dispensing to the state's prescription monitoring database. This directly affects New Jersey residents facing insulin shortages, creating a state-managed safety net for emergency access.

Maddy summaryThis bill, introduced by Assemblywoman Shanique Speight, would require New Jersey Medicaid to cover remote stress tests for pregnant women. It amends Medicaid coverage rules to explicitly include these tests as part of "comprehensive maternity care," ensuring they are covered without cost-sharing for Medicaid enrollees. Remote stress tests are non-invasive monitoring tools used to assess cardiovascular health during pregnancy, typically conducted via wearable devices or telehealth. This change directly affects pregnant women enrolled in New Jersey Medicaid, providing access to this specific monitoring service without out-of-pocket costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to create a centralized online system allowing vehicle owners to view and pay for outstanding parking or traffic violations using their license plate number. The system must let users check unpaid tickets and pay fines electronically, while meeting strict cybersecurity standards to protect user data through encryption. It directly affects all New Jersey drivers who own vehicles registered in the state. The MVC must establish this system within seven months of the bill's enactment, with implementation coordinated with courts.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates October each year as "Menopause Awareness Month," October 11 as "Perimenopause Day," and October 18 as "Postmenopause Day" in New Jersey. It is a symbolic resolution with no new funding, regulations, or requirements for individuals or healthcare providers. The bill aims to raise public awareness about menopause stages and related health considerations through these designated dates. It directly affects New Jersey residents by promoting community education on menopause-related health topics. The resolution aligns with existing global observances but does not alter existing healthcare policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other local government entities to purchase at least 5% of their goods and services from the Central Nonprofit Agency (CNA), which supports rehabilitation facilities. It grants the CNA a "right of first refusal" for any goods/services typically bought through cooperative purchasing catalogs, provided they can match prices within 15% of fair market value. The bill also mandates that the Division of Purchase and Property create training protocols for all purchasing agents to ensure awareness of the CNA program, with annual reporting on compliance by all affected entities. These requirements apply to all state and local government bodies authorized to make purchases.