Asm. Clinton Calabrese

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey telecommunications service providers to offer free call-blocking technology to all subscribers in the state. The technology identifies and blocks unwanted robocalls (autodialed calls) while allowing calls from law enforcement or from numbers the subscriber has previously consented to receive. It applies to all providers offering service to New Jersey residents and makes the blocking tool available at no additional cost to subscribers. The bill defines "robocalls" as pre-recorded messages or automated calls sent in bulk, and specifies the blocking technology must not interfere with consent-based or emergency calls.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2601) requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to prioritize "green stormwater infrastructure" in highway projects funded by the Special Transportation Fund. It defines green infrastructure as natural methods like pervious pavement, bio-retention basins, and grass swales that reduce runoff by treating stormwater through vegetation or soil. The DOT must establish a program to use these methods whenever practicable during highway design, construction, reconstruction, or repair. The bill directly affects all public highway projects funded by the Special Transportation Fund, aiming to integrate sustainable water management into transportation infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals diagnosed with a traumatic or acquired brain injury by a licensed healthcare professional to voluntarily note this on their New Jersey driver's license, ID card, and MVC registry. It creates a secure statewide registry where users can provide vehicle details and emergency contacts, accessible only to law enforcement during traffic stops to improve communication. The bill also mandates annual training for all police departments on de-escalation techniques and using the registry when interacting with people with such injuries. The registry information is protected from public disclosure and can be updated or removed by the user at any time.

Maddy summaryThis bill would establish "county-municipal courts" that serve entire counties rather than single municipalities. These courts would handle all matters currently handled by municipal courts (including traffic violations, ordinance offenses, and civil cases with damages under $15,000) while using the existing Automated Traffic System for case processing. Each municipality within a county establishing such a court would need to agree, by ordinance within two years, to have violations heard in the county court rather than their local municipal court. Municipalities would not be responsible for administrative costs, but would face those costs if they failed to agree to the arrangement. Existing municipal courts in participating municipalities would be abolished, with cases transferred to the county-municipal court on a specified date.

Maddy summaryThis bill would allow New Jersey craft distilleries to directly ship distilled spirits to consumers. Specifically, it authorizes craft distilleries with a 3d license to ship up to nine liters of distilled spirits per year to individuals over 21 for personal consumption (not for resale). The bill removes current restrictions that prohibited direct shipping of distilled spirits within and outside New Jersey, eliminated the requirement for tour participation to consume on premises, and removed the five-liter limit for off-premises consumption. These changes would permit direct shipping while requiring distilleries to maintain invoices for inspection and verify customer age.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires owners and operators of certain sanitary landfills (those accepting waste or closing after its effective date) to control and monitor methane emissions. Key provisions include installing gas collection systems meeting specific standards, conducting quarterly methane monitoring, ensuring emissions stay below 500 ppm at any single location or 25 ppm average across the site, and submitting annual methane estimates to the Department of Environmental Protection. Landfills must obtain required permits and maintain records, with violations treated as offenses under New Jersey's Solid Waste Management Act, subject to civil penalties. The requirements take effect 24 months after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows auto insurers in New Jersey to permit policyholders to conduct self-inspections of vehicles using a mobile app, replacing in-person inspections under specific conditions. It establishes standardized waiver categories (e.g., for new cars from dealers, leased vehicles under six months, or continuous coverage) and requires insurers to use a uniform process to avoid discrimination. Policyholders must submit photos showing all vehicle sides, odometer readings, EPA stickers, and VINs via the insurer’s app, with strict photo requirements. The bill directly affects insurers, policyholders, and the Department of Banking and Insurance, which must oversee implementation and prevent fraud through consistent waiver rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2066) requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to restore in-person service levels to 2019 calendar year standards. Specifically, it mandates the MVC Chief Administrator to submit reports on staffing needs, create hiring plans, expand service hours, and adjust the scheduling system to limit wait time differences between transaction types to no more than three days. The MVC must demonstrate progress on these measures within 90 days and report quarterly, with the bill expiring when staffing and transaction volumes return to 2019 levels or four years after enactment, whichever comes first. The bill directly affects MVC operations and residents seeking motor vehicle services.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a 15-member Task Force on Mercury Exposure in Schools and Child Care Centers within New Jersey's Department of Health. The task force will examine health risks from mercury in flooring, develop testing protocols for schools and licensed child care centers, create remediation standards, and provide implementation strategies. It requires the task force to submit a final report with recommendations within one year of its formation, after which it will dissolve. The bill directly affects public and nonpublic schools and licensed child care centers statewide by creating a structured process to address potential mercury hazards in their facilities.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires electric utilities to charge residential electricity rates for service used at electric vehicle (EV) charging stations located in designated parking spaces reserved for a resident's exclusive use. It directly affects residential customers living in single-family homes, apartments, or planned developments (like condos) who use EV charging in their own garage, driveway, or a designated spot within their development. The bill mandates that utilities cannot charge commercial rates for such service, ensuring lower costs for homeowners using EVs at their residence. It also clarifies that planned developments can set their own prices for electricity sold through their charging stations, while the utility must still bill at the residential rate for the electricity delivered.