Asm. Ellen Park

Maddy summaryAJR 48 is a symbolic resolution commemorating the 71st anniversary of the July 27, 1953 armistice ending the Korean War. It directs New Jersey's state government to transmit copies of the resolution to the Adjutant General and Korean War veteran associations in the state. The resolution acknowledges the war's historical significance, including New Jersey's military contributions (836 residents killed or missing in action) and the conflict's designation as the "forgotten war." As a commemorative measure with no new policy or funding, it serves only to formally mark the anniversary.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill increases the annual income limit for seniors (65+) and disabled residents to qualify for a $250 property tax deduction. It raises the limit from $10,000 to $20,000 for 2014 and onward, with future limits automatically adjusted each year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to account for inflation. The deduction amount itself remains fixed at $250 annually, and the bill requires voter approval of a constitutional amendment before taking effect. This change directly affects eligible homeowners aged 65+ or disabled residents with incomes up to the new adjusted limit.

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 requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) and Division of Law Enforcement (DLPS) to establish a weigh-in-motion monitoring program for commercial vehicles. It directly affects commercial drivers and operators transporting goods on state roads by allowing vehicles to be weighed while moving, without stopping, using certified scales. Key provisions include authorizing the DOT/DLPS to operate approved weighing locations and creating a defense for drivers with valid dispatch papers showing they're traveling between pickup points and scales. The program aims to streamline weight enforcement while maintaining safety standards under existing vehicle weight limits. The bill is pending before the Assembly Transportation Committee as of its January 2026 introduction.

Maddy summaryThis bill would provide $615,000 in additional state funding to the NJ 2-1-1 Partnership, a statewide service that connects residents to human services like food assistance, housing support, and mental health resources through a free 24/7 phone hotline. The funds would be allocated within the Department of Human Services' budget specifically for the Partnership's ongoing operational costs to maintain its 2-1-1 service. Since 2002, the NJ 2-1-1 Partnership has been the sole provider of New Jersey's 2-1-1 dialing code, serving all residents statewide. This is a routine budgetary measure to sustain an existing community resource, not a new policy.

Maddy summaryThe Consumer Legal Funding Act regulates non-recourse funding for New Jersey residents with pending legal claims. It requires funding contracts to include a 5-day rescission period (allowing cancellation without penalty), an attorney's written acknowledgment of the arrangement, and prohibits companies from paying referral fees to lawyers or using funds for court costs. The law defines "consumer legal funding" as a transaction where a company provides funds in exchange for a share of settlement proceeds, with no repayment if the case is lost. It also mandates contract transparency, including bolded key terms and contracts in the consumer’s native language when needed.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits health care providers, mobile app developers, and third parties from collecting or sharing New Jersey residents' personal health data - including biometric information like heart rate, sleep patterns, or menstrual cycles, and health records - without explicit consent. It requires consent before initial collection and within three days before each disclosure, though ongoing consent covers repeated collection if previously authorized. Exceptions apply for medical treatment between health providers. Violations could result in $1,000 penalties per violation, without affecting existing HIPAA protections.

Maddy summaryThe provided bill text does not match the stated title "Designates drug court program as the 'special probation recovery court program'." Instead, the text describes amendments to New Jersey's landlord-tenant eviction procedures (specifically Section 2 of P.L.1974, c.49), covering grounds for eviction like unpaid rent, property damage, or lease violations. The actual title and content referenced in the bill text relate to housing law, not drug courts. Without the correct text for a drug court designation bill, a summary cannot be generated based on the provided context.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires health insurance plans sold in the state and the Medicaid program to cover specific family planning and reproductive health services without any out-of-pocket costs for enrollees. It mandates no deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance for services including abortion (both aspiration and medication types), emergency care for mothers/newborns, contraception counseling, genetic testing, inpatient care for mothers and infants, well-baby visits, and ultrasounds. The coverage applies to all in-network providers under insurance contracts and Medicaid, but excludes childbirth services. Religious employers may still qualify for exemptions under existing law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey state agencies to update public forms, documents, and applications to modernize how they collect information about sex, gender, and sexual orientation. It mandates that such data only be collected when vital for health services, makes it optional for statistics with clear labeling, and requires sensitive questions that allow non-binary options and align with LGBTQ advocacy best practices. Individuals (or their parents/guardians for minors) retain full control over disclosing this information, and state agencies must verify federal requirements before including such questions on forms. The bill directly affects all state agencies and every New Jersey resident who interacts with state forms, aiming to replace outdated practices that conflated sex/gender and excluded non-binary identities.