Asm. Avi Schnall

Maddy summaryThis bill requires construction permit applicants in New Jersey to disclose the anticipated funding sources and amounts for their projects. It applies to most construction projects but excludes single-family homes, routine renovations or repairs of dwelling units, and small-scale alterations (like individual units in buildings with fewer than three units). Applicants must provide this funding information when applying for a permit, and before receiving a certificate of occupancy, they must certify the accuracy of that information or submit updated details. The Commissioner of Community Affairs will develop specific rules within 180 days to implement these requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey hospitals to install and operate electronic monitoring devices (like cameras or video phones) in a patient's room when requested by an incapacitated patient or their legal representative. It defines "incapacitated" as patients who are unconscious, immobile, or unable to verbally communicate. Hospitals must inform patients of this right during admission, cover all costs for the device, store recorded footage for 60 days after discharge, and obtain written consent from roommates before installation. Tampering with or destroying the device without consent is a criminal offense punishable by up to 5 years in prison.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1201) revises how New Jersey allocates state aid to school districts for providing auxiliary and remedial services to students attending nonpublic schools. It requires districts to report annually the number of eligible nonpublic students needing specific services (like evaluations, speech correction, or supplementary instruction), using fixed dollar amounts per service type (e.g., $990.73 for evaluations). Districts receive 10% of the estimated annual cost monthly, must refund unspent aid by December 1, and can request additional funds. The bill was withdrawn after another bill (P.L.2025, c.252) was enacted to address the same issue.

Maddy summaryAJR 31 designates July 24 of every year as "Josh Gibson Negro Leagues Appreciation Day" in New Jersey. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of the day to honor Josh Gibson and the Negro Leagues. This is a ceremonial designation with no legal requirements or financial impact; it simply establishes a recurring day of commemoration. The bill takes effect immediately upon adoption.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's prohibition on public contracts with entities engaging in Iran's energy sector. It lowers the threshold from $20 million to "more than $0" for goods/services provided to Iran's energy sector (including oil, gas, or nuclear activities) or for financial institutions extending credit to such entities. State agencies, school boards, and local contractors are directly affected, as they must now avoid contracts with any entity providing even minimal goods/services to Iran's energy sector. The change aligns New Jersey's policy with federal sanctions aimed at restricting Iran's energy revenue, which the bill states supports U.S. efforts to prevent Iran from funding terrorism or weapons of mass destruction.

Maddy summaryBill A 3492 sets requirements for New Jersey state and local governments when awarding contracts or grants to nonprofit organizations. It establishes a 15% maximum rate for covering overhead costs (like administrative expenses) on state or federal-funded contracts and creates a central database where nonprofits can submit required documents, such as tax-exempt status, financial statements, and organizational bylaws. The bill also mandates annual adjustments to contract amounts based on the Consumer Price Index to account for inflation and automatically extends contracts for three months if renewal isn't completed within 10 days of expiration.

Maddy summaryBill A3495 creates an independent Office of Nonprofit Ombudsperson within New Jersey's Department of Treasury to advocate for and assist nonprofit organizations (defined as IRS 501(c)(3) entities) interacting with state agencies. The Ombudsperson will monitor state agencies' compliance with a public information portal, provide technical assistance, investigate complaints, and develop procurement practices to improve nonprofit access to resources. The office requires $329,000 in funding from the General Fund to operate, including maintaining a dedicated website and reporting annually to the Governor and Legislature. This bill directly affects nonprofits seeking state services and state agencies required to maintain accessible online resource portals.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey school districts to keep nasal rescue medications (like diazepam or midazolam sprays) and portable oxygen devices in secure, accessible locations throughout all school buildings and during school events. School nurses must designate trained staff to administer these during seizures if the nurse isn't present, after obtaining parental written consent and confirming staff training through state-established protocols. Parents must sign agreements acknowledging the school has no liability for injuries from administration and agree to cover potential costs. The state will reimburse districts for these costs, with training protocols developed by the Department of Education and Health.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for false alarms targeting places of worship in New Jersey. It amends the state's false alarm law to make such incidents a second-degree crime (carrying 5-10 years in prison or fines up to $150,000), while raising the minimum civil penalty from $2,000 to $5,000 (or actual response costs, whichever is higher). The law specifically defines "place of worship" as a building seating over 50 people used permanently for religious services by a recognized 501(c)(3) organization. It directly affects individuals who falsely report emergencies at churches, synagogues, or temples, and requires law enforcement to report such incidents annually. The bill aims to deter false alarms that disrupt religious gatherings and strain emergency resources.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 109) commemorates the first anniversary of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. It formally mourns the 1,200 Israeli civilians killed and 3,400 wounded during the attack, condemns all terrorism, and calls for the release of all hostages held by Hamas - including American citizens like Edan Alexander of Tenafly, NJ. The resolution expresses solidarity with both Israelis and Palestinians affected by the conflict and directs copies to Israel's U.S. ambassador, the U.S. ambassador to Israel, and New Jersey's congressional delegation. As a commemorative resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.