Asm. Clinton Calabrese

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's data breach law to require businesses and public entities to disclose security breaches involving geolocation data. It adds "geolocation" (the location of an individual determined by electronic devices like phones or tablets) to the legal definition of "personal information," which already includes Social Security numbers and financial account details. Under the change, if a breach compromises geolocation data, the entity must notify affected consumers, just as they currently must for other personal information breaches. This expands existing disclosure requirements to cover location data collected by apps, services, or devices.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-1543) requires government agencies to redact specific personal identifying information from vehicle accident reports in New Jersey. It amends existing laws (P.L.1995, c.23 and P.L.2001, c.404) to clarify which details - such as full names, addresses, or Social Security numbers - must be removed to protect privacy. The bill directly affects drivers, law enforcement, and anyone accessing accident reports for non-commercial purposes. It does not specify exact redaction requirements in the provided text, only referencing the need for redaction under amended statutes. The bill is procedural in nature, focusing on modifying record-keeping standards rather than creating new policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "Lead Education, Accountability, and Disclosure Act," requires New Jersey public community water systems (serving 15+ connections or 25+ year-round residents) to provide specific lead-related information to customers. Water systems must include details on lead sources, health risks, and reduction steps in annual Consumer Confidence Reports and send written notices to new customers within 90 days of service. Before any lead pipe work, systems must notify affected customers about temporary water quality risks and provide exposure-reduction measures. The law takes effect immediately, focusing on transparency rather than mandating pipe replacement.

Maddy summaryAJR 47 designates January 13 of each year as "Korean American Day" in New Jersey to honor the arrival of the first Korean immigrants to the U.S. on January 13, 1903. The bill requires the governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance of the day. It directly affects the Korean American community in New Jersey by formally recognizing their historical contributions and cultural impact. The resolution focuses solely on commemoration, with no new policy or funding mechanisms.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals aged 18 or older, emancipated minors, or their authorized representatives to create a voluntary nonopioid directive, stating opioids should not be administered or prescribed for them. The directive must be completed using a form developed by the New Jersey Department of Health and entered into the patient's electronic health record. Healthcare providers are protected from disciplinary action or liability if they comply with the directive in good faith, though opioids may still be prescribed if medically necessary. The bill also requires the Department of Health to publicize the program and allows the directive to be revoked anytime.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) rules to allow temporary state employees at psychiatric hospitals or correctional facilities to qualify for accidental disability benefits. It specifically covers injuries sustained after January 2003 while working temporarily at these facilities (before becoming a PERS member), making such injuries eligible for PERS benefits once the employee gains membership. The key change deems these pre-membership injuries as occurring "during membership" if the employee joins PERS without interruption in the same job. This expands eligibility beyond current rules, which only provided workers' compensation for such injuries before PERS membership.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the Supplemental Graduate Medical Education (GME) Subsidy by $496,000 in the FY2026 state budget to fund a 15th acute care hospital with a residency program. It directly affects hospitals ranked by Medicaid revenue ratio (RMP), expanding eligibility from 14 to 15 hospitals - the 15th hospital receives $496,000 while the existing 14 hospitals maintain their current subsidy amounts. The subsidy is calculated based on a hospital’s Medicaid revenue percentage using 2023 cost reports, with funds allocated to the top 15 hospitals meeting the RMP criteria. This change aligns the appropriations act with prior law (P.L.2018, c.116), which intended to cover one-third of eligible hospitals (now 15 of 45), reversing a prior 14-hospital cap.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-582) upgrades penalties for recruiting individuals into criminal street gangs in New Jersey. It makes gang recruitment a crime with escalating penalties: a fourth-degree offense for general recruitment, third-degree for threatening victims twice in 30 days, and second-degree for causing significant injury or recruiting minors (with a mandatory minimum 5-year prison sentence for general offenses and 7 years for recruiting those under 18). The law also establishes accomplice liability for recruiters and requires consecutive sentencing for those violating these provisions while in official detention. It directly affects individuals who recruit others into gangs, particularly targeting minors and actions occurring on school property.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows eligible nonprofit organizations to conduct raffles in large entertainment venues (like stadiums or concert halls) within municipalities that follow New Jersey's Raffles Licensing Law. It specifically permits raffles to be held both in-person and remotely via the internet during declared public health emergencies, with venues required to clearly identify the event and host all sales/drawings on-site. Key changes include removing daily and annual prize value limits for these venue raffles and mandating quarterly financial reports to the Legalized Games Control Commission. The bill also permits Sunday raffles at these venues and exempts them from open-drawing requirements, while requiring winners to be announced by event end and prizes delivered within specified timeframes.

Maddy summaryBill A 2029 would require New Jersey's Department of the Treasury to conduct a comprehensive financial stress test every three years. The analysis would examine how state revenue (from taxes and federal funds), spending patterns, and emergency reserves might change during economic downturns, including recession scenarios. It would also evaluate strategies to maintain essential services during financial crises and require the results to be published online and included in the Governor's annual budget proposal. This bill directly affects state budget planning processes, aiming to improve preparedness for economic shifts.