Rep. Dave Bailey

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to provide reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities during written knowledge examinations for standard driver's licenses and commercial driver's licenses. It amends existing law to ensure that testing procedures are adjusted so that exam results accurately reflect a person's knowledge rather than their disability. The provision directly affects individuals with disabilities who need to pass these exams to obtain or renew their licenses. The bill specifically mandates that accommodations be provided for both standard and commercial driver's license knowledge tests.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2952) creates a nine-member "New Jersey Transit ADA Task Force" to ensure NJ Transit facilities meet federal accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The task force, including a disability advocate representative, will study all NJ Transit terminals, stations, stops, and equipment to identify needed upgrades, estimate costs for each, and evaluate ramp installation where elevators are unavailable or non-compliant. It must submit a final report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within two years of the bill's effective date. The task force expires after submitting this report. This directly affects people with disabilities who rely on NJ Transit services by addressing accessibility barriers in public transportation infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2512) clarifies that all first aid, ambulance, and rescue squads - whether volunteer or non-volunteer - have legal immunity from civil lawsuits when providing services in good faith. It removes a current limitation that only granted immunity to non-volunteer squads for advanced life support services, extending it to all services they provide. The immunity applies to the squad as an organization, not just individual members. This does not cover motor vehicle operations or incidents involving negligence.

Maddy summaryThe New Jersey Ticket Consumer Choice Act requires ticket issuers (like venues, promoters, and teams) to offer consumers the option to purchase transferable tickets at the time of initial sale, allowing reselling or gifting without restrictions or requiring use of a specific platform. Exceptions permit non-transferable tickets for targeted promotions (e.g., group discounts for disability organizations) if clearly marked and not sold to the general public. The bill prohibits penalties or discrimination against ticket holders who resell tickets or use particular resale platforms and removes existing statutory caps on ticket resale prices. This law applies immediately to all ticket sales in New Jersey, affecting both consumers and event operators.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2953) prohibits New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) from demolishing or requiring the removal of certain cabins or similar structures in tidal wetlands within Lower Alloways Creek Township, Salem County. It specifically protects cabins that serve as general-use way stations available to anyone needing temporary shelter, while granting the state immunity from liability for property damage or injuries occurring at these structures. The prohibition does not apply to cabins on land the state owned before construction, built illegally, or constructed by the state. The bill directly affects cabin owners and users in this specific location, preventing DEP enforcement actions against these historic structures.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) to disclose pricing information to purchasers, including their methodology for generic drug pricing and whether different pricing lists are used for retail versus mail orders. It establishes a Prescription Drug Review Commission to develop a list of critical drugs, requiring manufacturers to report production, R&D, marketing, and pricing data for these drugs. The Commission can set maximum allowable prices for drugs deemed excessively priced in New Jersey compared to other states or their production costs. The bill also prohibits "price gouging" for essential off-patent or generic drugs (defined as drugs with expired patents, made by three or fewer manufacturers, and on WHO's essential medicines list), with manufacturers needing to justify price increases of 50% or more within a year for drugs costing over $80 for a 30-day supply.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New Jersey to use excess federal funds received for developmental disability services - above what was budgeted - to create a new fund for community infrastructure. The funds first cover deficits in contracts with community providers, then support one-time grants for facilities, accessibility equipment, and assistive technology that directly help people with developmental disabilities live in community settings. Priority uses include repairing housing/transportation infrastructure and purchasing accessibility tools. The bill requires annual reports to legislative committees on how these funds are spent.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows grocery stores to provide single-use paper bags for delivery orders (with a fee), removing a previous prohibition that applied to all delivery services. It also requires grocery stores and food service businesses to repurpose cardboard boxes from deliveries for reuse whenever feasible, such as for future deliveries or other appropriate uses. The bill maintains the existing ban on single-use plastic bags and on single-use paper bags for in-store pickup. These changes apply to retailers delivering goods directly to customers in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 3-year "Sustainable Tiny Home Pilot Program" through New Jersey's Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA), appropriating $5 million total ($1.65 million annually) to fund construction of tiny home developments (max 300 sq ft) in three selected regions. It requires HMFA to award grants to builders who construct tiny homes meeting green building standards (aligned with LEED criteria), with recipients reporting on recycled construction waste and energy efficiency. The program aims to reduce carbon emissions - tiny homes produce ~2,000 lbs of CO₂ annually versus 28,000 lbs for standard homes - and makes eligible projects permitted uses in participating municipalities, temporarily suspending zoning restrictions. Municipalities must submit annual utility and waste data, and HMFA must report progress to the legislature, including recommendations on program continuation.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates tax credits for New Jersey residents and employers who pay student loans used for education expenses. Individual taxpayers can claim a credit against their state income tax for payments made on qualifying loans (federal, state, or commercial) used for tuition, fees, and related education costs, equal to the lesser of their actual payments or a standard benchmark amount. Employers can claim a similar credit for payments made on behalf of qualifying employees (with part-time employees reducing the credit by 50%). The credit is refundable for STEM graduates (associate or bachelor’s degrees) who earned the degree and worked in New Jersey during the tax year. It applies to loans obtained for enrollment at accredited institutions of higher education.