Rep. Will Sampson

Maddy summaryThis bill requires financial institutions (like banks) that foreclose on properties to remove all lead water service lines before selling or transferring the property, except for lines owned by utility companies. It directly affects lenders who acquire homes through foreclosure, mandating them to replace lead pipes that pose health risks. The key provision sets a clear requirement for lead pipe removal prior to sale, applying immediately to all foreclosures after enactment. This aims to prevent ongoing lead exposure in drinking water, particularly for children, by addressing a major source of contamination in privately owned properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals with developmental disabilities aged 21+ who previously couldn't access special education due to behavioral issues (now resolved) to attend approved special education programs if they would benefit. It also permits these individuals to simultaneously participate in both an adult day program (providing daily habilitation services) and an employment program (offering sheltered work training) after transitioning from child services to adult services. To qualify, they must meet each program's eligibility requirements and have their personalized care plan document authorization for both programs. The bill directly affects adults with developmental disabilities in New Jersey who are transitioning from youth to adult service systems.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a three-year pilot program (the "MOM Project") under New Jersey's Department of Health to improve oral health access for low-income pregnant women and new mothers who do not qualify for Medicaid. It directly affects eligible mothers (pregnant, low-income, not enrolled in Medicaid) by providing free oral health education (at least three hours covering hygiene, nutrition, and disease links) followed by one year of dental treatment for the mother and child, including cleanings, cavity care, and infant dental visits. The program requires nonprofit health groups to conduct outreach, collect health data, and coordinate with community dental centers to deliver services, with $4.15 million appropriated from the General Fund for administration, education, treatment, and data analysis. The pilot aims to test a sustainable model for integrating oral health services into Medicaid, using data to evaluate outcomes and inform future policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Military Suicide Prevention Task Force within New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and Department of Human Services. The task force, made up of 17 members including veterans, mental health experts, and state agency representatives, will focus on reducing and eliminating suicides among active duty military members and veterans. It will identify key issues, review current services, examine suicide prevention data, and recommend evidence-based strategies and potential legislation. The task force must submit biannual reports to the Governor and Legislature with findings and concrete recommendations for improving mental health support and crisis resources.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A1808 requires hospitals to annually report drug-related attempted and completed suicides involving minors (under 18) to the New Jersey Poison Control Center. Hospitals must provide data on the minor's age, ethnicity, gender, race, and the specific drug used, while protecting all personal identifiers under privacy laws. The Poison Control Center then compiles this data into an annual report for the Governor and Legislature. The bill specifically covers suicides involving drugs and does not require disclosure of confidential health information. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey state and county correctional facilities to offer hepatitis B and C blood testing to all inmates upon the start of their sentence. Inmates would not be required to participate in the testing. The law applies to all facilities housing incarcerated individuals, with testing provided at the beginning of confinement. It does not mandate testing but ensures facilities proactively offer the service.

Maddy summaryThis bill transfers administration of all school meal programs in New Jersey from the Department of Agriculture to the Department of Education. It covers programs including the National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Summer Food Service Program, and emergency meal distributions, which provide nutritious meals to students and children in childcare settings. The transfer includes all related functions, funding, staff, records, and existing rules (which remain in effect until replaced by the Department of Education). The change aims to align program management with the Department of Education’s mission of supporting student academic success through school-based services.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2833) requires municipal courts in New Jersey to notify applicants for public defender services about any required application fee and the process to waive it if they cannot afford the fee. It applies to municipalities that have ordinances requiring such fees (capped at $200 under existing law). The bill mandates that courts provide this notice to all applicants and prohibits charging any fee beyond the $200 limit permitted by current law (P.L.1997, c.256). It takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill would raise the minimum age to obtain a firearms purchaser identification card (required for purchasing rifles and shotguns) from 18 to 21 years old. It would not affect the existing requirement that handgun purchasers must be at least 21 years old. Under the bill, people under 21 could still possess firearms for specific purposes like hunting with a valid license and safety certification, military training, or target practice under supervision. Active duty military members, reservists, and National Guard members would remain eligible for the card before age 21. Those who already had the card before the bill's effective date could continue to use it.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes New Jersey's firearms regulations by requiring that firearms purchaser identification cards be valid for four years (expiring on the holder's birthday in the fourth year after issuance), rather than indefinitely as under current law. It also requires applicants to complete a firearms safety training course approved by the State Police within four years prior to application (with exemptions for law enforcement and veterans). Additionally, the bill revises inheritance procedures for firearms, requiring heirs or legatees to possess a valid firearms purchaser identification card or permit to purchase a handgun before taking possession of inherited firearms, with specific procedures for transferring firearms to law enforcement if the heir doesn't qualify for a permit.