Rep. Dave Bailey

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey pharmacies to display a notice and provide a pamphlet about insulin manufacturer assistance programs at checkout. Pharmacies must give these materials to anyone purchasing insulin or requesting them, with the Department of Banking and Insurance creating the content. The information helps insulin users access manufacturer programs that may reduce their out-of-pocket costs. It directly affects pharmacies (by requiring new disclosures) and insulin patients (by improving access to cost-saving resources).

Maddy summaryThis bill (A3363) creates a centralized online directory for affordable housing and senior citizen housing units across New Jersey. It requires each county to submit monthly data to the Department of Community Affairs, including building addresses, management contacts, application status, and online application links for all qualifying housing units. The information must be published on the websites of the Department of Community Affairs, New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency, and New Jersey Housing Resource Center. This system aims to make it easier for residents to find available housing options by consolidating location-specific details in one public online resource.

Maddy summaryThe "New Jersey Loves New Jersey Farmers Act" provides tax credits to commercial farm operators who experience price loss on New Jersey-grown farm products. The tax credits equal the difference between actual receipts farmers received for their products and "baseline receipts" calculated using monthly reference prices set by the Secretary of Agriculture. To qualify, farmers must obtain certification of their price loss from the Secretary of Agriculture based on business records showing actual sales versus the calculated baseline. The credits can be applied against corporation business tax or gross income tax, and farmers may also transfer unused credits to other taxpayers for use over several tax periods.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes how interest is calculated on unpaid water, sewer, and municipal bills by replacing fixed rates with a rate based on the prevailing municipal bond yield (reflecting current market rates). It requires at least 30 days to pass before interest begins accruing on unpaid bills and mandates annual compounding of interest. During declared public health emergencies or natural disasters, authorities may choose to waive interest, liens, or service disconnections for up to 90 days after the emergency ends. The bill affects water and sewer service providers, municipalities, and property owners who fall behind on payments for these services.

Maddy summaryA5682 establishes New Jersey's "Problematic Sexual Behavior Program" to address cases involving youth under 18 who engage in or are impacted by developmentally inappropriate or potentially harmful sexual behaviors, including technology-facilitated behaviors like sexting. The program, administered by the New Jersey Children's Alliance, creates specialized care coordinators to connect youth and families to medical and mental health services, establishes a screening and referral process through the State Central Registry, and provides training for mental health providers in evidence-based treatment approaches. The bill appropriates $8.5 million from the General Fund, with $5 million allocated to a "Child Treatment Assistance Fund" to cover medical and mental health services and $3.5 million for program implementation including care coordinator positions and training. This legislation expands the responsibilities of the Child Advocacy Center-Multidisciplinary Team Advisory Board and aims to create a coordinated statewide response to cases involving problematic sexual behavior among youth.

Maddy summaryBill A3598, designated as Claudia's Law, requires healthcare providers to include specific information in patient chest x-ray reports when an abnormality is detected. It mandates that the notification state: "Your chest x-ray shows an abnormality that may be associated with a risk factor for various illnesses" and advises patients to discuss results with their healthcare provider to determine if further screening is needed. This applies directly to patients receiving chest x-ray results with abnormalities, ensuring they receive clear, standardized information. The law aims to increase patient awareness and encourage proactive conversations about personal health risks with their doctors. The Commissioner of Health must adopt implementing rules under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents certain regional school districts in New Jersey from facing state aid reductions during the 2019-2025 school years. It applies specifically to regional districts that are spending at least 10% below state adequacy standards and where every constituent school district is located in a municipality with an equalized tax rate at least 10% above the statewide average. The exemption applies regardless of the district's "State aid differential" (a calculation affecting aid adjustments), provided they meet these two criteria. This directly affects qualifying regional districts that might otherwise see their state funding reduced under standard calculations. The policy change ensures these districts maintain their prior year's aid level adjusted only by the minimum required reductions.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the sale and distribution of certain consumer products containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in New Jersey, including apparel, carpet, cosmetics, food packaging, juvenile products, feminine hygiene products, ski wax, and textile articles. Starting three years after the bill's effective date, these products cannot be sold in the state unless they meet specific exemptions. The bill also requires manufacturers of cookware containing PFAS to label products with information about PFAS content, including a website address and QR code for more information, beginning one year after the effective date. Additionally, the bill restricts the use of class B firefighting foam containing PFAS for training purposes, requiring the use of non-fluorinated alternatives for firefighting training, beginning two years after the effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $22,431,294 from the 2003 Dam, Lake and Stream Project Revolving Loan Fund and $6,239,630 from the 1992 Dam Restoration and Clean Water Trust Fund - totaling $28,670,924 - to provide loans for dam restoration and inland waters projects. The funds, drawn from unused monies due to project cancellations and repayments, directly support 17 specific projects, including repairs for private dams (like High Crest Lake Dam and Mountain Creek Lake Dam) and lake associations, as well as local government-owned dams. These loans finance restoration costs for dam owners, private lake associations, or local governments working together. The bill specifies that unexpended funds will return to the respective bond funds for future projects.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 3620 requires electric and gas utilities using smart meters to establish an "Energy Bill Watch" program for smart meter customers. The program mandates utilities to notify customers when their daily usage exceeds the previous billing cycle's average (on the 10th and 20th days of each cycle), offer customizable dollar-value alerts, and include average monthly usage costs and kilowatt/therm amounts in notifications. Utilities must automatically enroll smart meter customers, provide opt-out options, advertise the program through multiple channels, and include specific billing details in all customer bills (previous cycle amount, current cycle amount, and the difference between them). This bill directly affects smart meter customers of New Jersey's electric and gas utilities.