Asm. Mike Venezia

Maddy summaryAJR 57 designates March 30th of each year as "Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome Awareness Day" in New Jersey. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public awareness activities about MTSS, a rare but serious bacterial infection. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or policies, but formally establishes an annual day to highlight MTSS prevention and symptoms for New Jersey residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows current seasonal retail consumption alcohol license holders in New Jersey to exchange their limited-season licenses (valid only during summer or winter months) for full-year "plenary" licenses. Seasonal license holders can surrender their existing license to the issuing authority to convert it to a year-round license, enabling them to sell alcohol every day of the year. Municipalities cannot prohibit this conversion or restrict the licensee's operating hours to match those of standard plenary license holders. The change directly affects seasonal license holders who currently operate under seasonal time limits, providing them with year-round operational flexibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to develop a mobile application providing veterans and their families with access to key resources. The app must include information on veterans' legal rights, medical and insurance issues, education, housing, and transition support from military to civilian life - mirroring content already available on the DMVA website. It directly affects all New Jersey veterans and their families who use DMVA services. The bill amends state law (N.J.S.38A:3-6) to mandate this mobile resource, aiming to improve accessibility and user experience compared to web-based resources.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to develop a mobile application that provides veterans and their families with guidance on available state and federal resources. The app would consolidate information about benefits, healthcare, housing, education, and other support services into a single accessible tool. It specifically mandates the DMVA to create this mobile resource as a new method for delivering the existing public information requirement currently covered by subsection (y) of N.J.S.38A:3-6. The bill directly affects all New Jersey veterans and their families who rely on state and federal veteran support programs.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A2946) makes it a crime to keep money received by mistake through digital payment apps like Venmo or Zelle after being notified of the error. Specifically, if someone receives an incorrect electronic payment from another person and fails to return the funds within 30 days of proper notification, they commit theft under state law. The law directly affects individuals using peer-to-peer payment services who accidentally receive more money than intended. It adds a clear 30-day deadline for returning erroneous payments and defines "payment processor" to cover these digital transactions. This is a specific amendment to existing theft statutes, not a broad policy change.

Maddy summarySJR 70 designates the last weekend in October each year as "Honor Your Hometown Weekend" in New Jersey. The resolution requests the Governor to annually issue a proclamation encouraging public officials and residents to observe the weekend with community activities celebrating hometowns. It also asks the Governor to urge Congress and the President to establish a national "Honor Your Hometown Weekend" for similar recognition. This is a symbolic observance with no new legal requirements or funding, focusing on community recognition rather than policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates a $15 fee for special license plates designated for firefighters and members of first aid or rescue squads in New Jersey. It directly affects compensated, partially compensated, and volunteer members of fire departments or first aid/rescue squads who currently pay this fee in addition to standard vehicle registration costs. The bill amends existing law (P.L.1977, c.369) to remove the $15 charge, meaning applicants will only pay standard vehicle registration fees. The special plates (featuring a Maltese Cross with "F.D." for firefighters or a similar design for first aid/rescue members) remain available under the same eligibility rules.

Maddy summaryS 3802 requires New Jersey state, county, and municipal construction projects to use plastic construction materials containing at least 10% recycled content from used products (postconsumer recycled content) for materials purchased within two years of the law's effective date, increasing to 15% afterward. The law applies specifically to materials made of over 50% plastic by cost, defined as items brought to a project site for incorporation into buildings or infrastructure. Exemptions apply if using compliant materials would raise project costs by 25% or if such materials aren't available for the intended use. This bill directly affects government agencies managing public construction and suppliers of plastic building materials.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A4175 requires the Attorney General to review and update the statewide use of force policy for law enforcement officers at least every two years. The policy must prioritize de-escalation, limit force to objectively necessary and proportional levels (with deadly force only as a last resort), and mandate duties like intervening, providing medical aid, and reporting incidents. This affects all county and municipal police departments, prosecutors, and the State Police, who must receive revised policies. The bill establishes a structured process for policy updates without altering current enforcement standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all health insurance plans in New Jersey - including hospital service contracts, medical service contracts, individual/group health insurance, health maintenance organizations, and state-run programs - to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitoring systems prescribed for treating glycogen storage disease. It directly affects patients with glycogen storage disease who need this monitoring technology and the insurance providers that must cover it. The law mandates coverage "to the same extent as for any other medical condition," meaning insurers cannot impose additional restrictions or higher out-of-pocket costs for this treatment. The requirement applies to all relevant insurance plans delivered, issued, or renewed in New Jersey after the bill's effective date.