Asm. Ellen Park

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey law enforcement officers to complete mental health crisis training (CIT-NJ) and establishes a process to redirect people experiencing mental health crises away from criminal prosecution. Officers may divert individuals to mental health screening services instead of filing charges for non-violent incidents, with a presumption against criminal complaints when treatment is available. It mandates county-level coordination between law enforcement, courts, and mental health providers to identify resources for timely diversion. The law applies to all uniformed patrol officers and affects individuals with mental illness who might otherwise face criminal charges for non-violent behavior.

Maddy summaryBill A 2338 required public transportation employees, motorbus operators, hotel/motel staff, healthcare facility workers, and judicial personnel to complete one-time training on recognizing human trafficking signs and responding appropriately. The training, mandated as a condition for license renewals or employment, must include specific content about victim signals observed in public spaces and be reviewed biennially. It applied directly to licensed entities like hotels, healthcare facilities, and transit operators, with enforcement handled by the Department of Community Affairs and Department of Health. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, after being approved as P.L.2025, c.343.

Maddy summaryThis bill (now law as P.L.2025, c.322) allows voters to correct mail-in ballot errors - such as missing certificates or envelope issues - by submitting fixes within a specified timeframe. It also lets voters who received a "cure letter" about a rejected ballot choose to cast a provisional ballot in person instead of attempting to fix the original ballot. This directly affects voters who applied for mail-in ballots but faced submission errors or received notifications about defects. The process ensures voters aren’t disqualified for minor administrative mistakes while maintaining election integrity.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3768) creates a new offense for sending unsolicited nude images or sexual content via electronic means without the recipient's consent. It establishes a disorderly persons offense (up to 6 months jail or $1,000 fine) for sending such material without consent, and elevates this to a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months jail or $10,000 fine) if the sender knows the recipient is a child under 13 or someone with a mental disability unable to understand the sexual nature of the content. The law directly affects individuals who send unsolicited explicit images electronically, expanding existing lewdness statutes to cover digital transmission. Key provisions require that the recipient did not request or consent to the material, with stricter penalties for vulnerable recipients.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Human Services to seek federal Medicaid waivers to fund additional graduate medical education slots focused on behavioral health care. It directly affects medical training programs in the state, enabling them to use Medicaid funds for new training positions in behavioral health. The bill establishes a process where existing and new medical education programs can request these funds, contingent on federal approval of the required Medicaid plan amendments. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits disclosing the name and address of health care workers who are assaulted by patients or residents at health care facilities. It directly affects licensed health care workers, direct care staff at psychiatric hospitals, developmental centers, or veterans' homes, when the assault occurs during their duties. The law requires that these details be redacted from court documents, complaints, or reports, and makes unauthorized public disclosure a civil violation punishable by a $100 penalty per document. It aims to protect workers from further retaliation while maintaining public access to other case details.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1407) upgrades penalties for prostitution-related offenses in New Jersey and creates two new specific crimes: "leader of a prostitution network" and "participant in a prostitution network." It directly affects individuals involved in organizing or participating in commercial sex operations, including those who manage or facilitate such networks. Key mechanisms include classifying leadership roles as first-degree crimes (with mandatory prison terms) and participants as second-degree crimes (also with mandatory minimum sentences), while strengthening existing penalties for promoting prostitution involving minors or vulnerable individuals. The bill also modifies definitions of "prostitution" and "house of prostitution" to clarify these new offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages New Jersey public school teachers to obtain and maintain certification in emergency first aid, CPR, and automated external defibrillator (AED) use. It requires school districts to promote these certifications, provide training opportunities (both in-person and online), and recognize certified teachers by issuing certificates of commendation and posting their names on district websites. Certified teachers may also earn eight hours toward annual professional development requirements. The policy is voluntary and focuses on incentivizing teacher training to improve immediate response to medical emergencies in schools, such as cardiac arrests or injuries.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1365) would allow New Jersey courts to order electronic monitoring (using GPS technology) for domestic violence offenders deemed at serious risk of reoffending. It directly affects convicted domestic violence offenders who pose a high risk, requiring courts to consider factors like offense severity before imposing this monitoring. The law adds this as an additional court-ordered requirement, alongside existing provisions such as firearm surrender, counseling, and restrictions on contact with victims or pets. The bill does not mandate monitoring but gives courts discretion to use it as part of sentencing for eligible cases. It is currently pending in the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2224) requires New Jersey's Medicaid program to cover over-the-counter emergency contraception (such as Plan B) without a prescription. Currently, Medicaid only covers prescription-based emergency contraception, forcing enrollees to pay out-of-pocket for the same products purchased without a prescription. The bill mandates that Medicaid managed care organizations include this coverage without requiring a prescription or other authorization. It directly affects Medicaid recipients in New Jersey who need emergency contraception for reproductive health.