Asm. Shanique Speight

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits public institutions of higher education in New Jersey from entering into sports wagering partnerships that involve advertising or marketing in stadiums, digital/broadcast sports content, or other campus-related channels. It specifically bans agreements between universities (including athletic departments or booster clubs) and sports wagering operators for student or campus audience access. Exceptions exist for academic partnerships with casinos/sports wagering licensees that provide student learning opportunities, and for related foundations that avoid direct student advertising (e.g., no on-campus marketing or targeted digital ads to enrolled students). The law takes effect immediately upon approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows commercial farms on preserved farmland (producing $10,000+ annually in agricultural products) to host special occasion events like weddings or parties, provided they meet specific conditions. Key restrictions include: events cannot interfere with farming, must stay under 10% of the farm’s annual revenue from such events, and cannot use permanent structures built within the last five years unless the revenue threshold is met. Farms must obtain written approval from the land’s grantee (e.g., state or nonprofit entity), limit events to 26 per year (with no more than six events exceeding 250 guests), and follow local regulations for noise, parking, and temporary structures. The policy aims to support farm revenue while maintaining agricultural use of preserved land.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes the prohibition on medical cannabis dispensaries establishing satellite locations in New Jersey. It allows dispensaries to open one satellite location after obtaining approval from the Cannabis Regulatory Commission. The bill specifically permits alternative treatment centers that received permits before or after the effective date of P.L.2019, c.153 to maintain up to two satellite locations, while other dispensaries can establish only one satellite location. This change aims to expand access to medical cannabis services while maintaining regulatory oversight through commission approval.

Maddy summaryS 1320 requires licensed public adjusters in New Jersey to include specific details in written contracts with insureds. The bill mandates that contracts must list the adjuster's license number, describe services and compensation, and include a clear notice of the insured's right to cancel the contract within three business days. It also requires public adjusters to hold any client funds in an interest-bearing escrow account and provides that insureds can terminate contracts later without penalty, though they remain liable for reasonable fees for services rendered. This law directly affects insureds seeking property damage claim assistance and public adjusters operating in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires Rutgers University (including University Hospital) to provide resident and fellow physicians who are eligible for the State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) with immediate health insurance enrollment on their first day of employment. Current employees eligible for SHBP will gain coverage immediately upon the bill's effective date. The law applies to these physicians and their dependents, eliminating previous delays in access to health coverage for this group.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A4194 prohibits public works contractors from bidding on state projects if any member of their cooperative entity failed to pay prevailing wages. Specifically, it extends the existing three-year ban on wage violators to entire cooperatives (defined as collective ownership structures where members control operations), preventing them from securing public contracts if one member is listed for nonpayment. The law requires public bodies to verify contractors against a commissioner's list of wage violators before awarding contracts, with broad definitions covering ownership ties, shared resources, or business relationships. This directly affects cooperative businesses in construction and related fields bidding on state-funded projects.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A4915 requires the state Department of State to create a public "Reproductive Health Travel Advisory" for New Jersey residents traveling while pregnant. The advisory categorizes all U.S. states into three color-coded tiers based on reproductive healthcare access: "Blue" (full access without legal risk), "Yellow" (restricted access with potential legal consequences), and "Red" (extreme restrictions risking denial of emergency care). It provides detailed state-specific information on abortion bans, funding, and legal protections, and must be updated on the state website whenever another state changes its reproductive health laws. This helps residents make informed travel decisions regarding pregnancy-related medical needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes permanent New Jersey's current rules for involuntary psychiatric commitments, extending beyond a temporary 24-month sunset period. It requires general hospitals and emergency departments to release patients within 72 hours of a screening certificate, unless they obtain a court order allowing up to 72 additional hours - based on proof that the hospital tried to place the patient in a less restrictive facility and two psychiatrists certified the patient's danger due to mental illness. Hospitals must also submit quarterly public reports with de-identified data on detentions beyond 72 hours, including reasons for extensions and placement outcomes. These provisions directly affect hospitals, patients in crisis, and court processes handling involuntary commitment requests.

Maddy summaryACR 170 is a procedural resolution approving the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank’s proposed Fiscal Year 2026 financial plan. This plan outlines how the bank will fund environmental infrastructure projects, including clean water systems, stormwater management, and drinking water supply improvements. The resolution formally authorizes the bank to implement this funding strategy for projects identified by the Department of Environmental Protection, as required by state law. It does not create new funding or change project eligibility - it simply approves the bank’s existing plan for the upcoming fiscal year.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires employers and contractors working on projects for New Jersey public bodies (such as state agencies, local governments, schools, or publicly funded projects) to register with the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) and submit certified payroll records. It expands current requirements by applying to all work for public bodies - not just projects subject to prevailing wage laws - covering construction, maintenance, repairs, and other work paid for with public funds or financial assistance. Employers must provide these records within 10 days of a request; failure to comply allows DOLWD to direct public bodies to withhold up to 25% of payment (capped at $100,000) until records are submitted. The bill directly affects contractors and employers performing work for public entities, ensuring transparency in wage reporting.