Asm. Shama Haider

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill prohibits the farming of fur-bearing animals, including fox, rabbit, mink, and muskrat, by making it illegal to breed, raise, produce, or market them for fur. The law explicitly excludes pets, domestic companions, and service animals from this ban, ensuring they can still be bred and sold. Additionally, the bill removes fur-bearing animals from the state's list of agricultural products and excludes them from definitions of land used for farming purposes in tax and zoning regulations. Violations of the ban are classified as disorderly persons offenses, while existing laws regarding the release or importation of these animals remain unchanged.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires pharmacy benefits managers to provide detailed financial reports to health plan sponsors every six months. The reports must include information about drug costs, payments, rebates, and out-of-pocket spending for each medication covered under the plan. The legislation affects pharmacy benefits managers, health plan sponsors, and drug manufacturers by mandating transparency in how these entities handle drug pricing and compensation. Reports must be presented in plain language and machine-readable formats to ensure plan sponsors can easily understand the financial details.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts creditors from paying municipal property registration fees when a property is under federal bankruptcy protection (automatic stay). It modifies New Jersey's existing foreclosure registration rules to remove fee requirements during bankruptcy proceedings. Creditors must still register properties in foreclosure as required, but the fee obligation is lifted if bankruptcy protection applies. The change directly affects banks and mortgage lenders handling foreclosures that enter bankruptcy. This policy adjustment aligns state fee obligations with federal bankruptcy protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires property owners of hotels and multi-unit buildings with two or more floors (excluding small owner-occupied homes) to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities during elevator outages. Specifically, owners must restore elevator service within two hours or provide alternative access (like evacuation chairs, ramps, or stairlifts) if elevators are out longer. Owners must also immediately notify residents of outages and estimated repair times. Violations carry daily penalties up to $2,500 for ongoing issues, with a grant program available to help cover costs for accessibility equipment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires corporations in New Jersey that file combined tax returns to calculate their total income on a worldwide basis rather than limiting calculations to income generated within the state. The law mandates that companies include the full net income of all their foreign branches and subsidiaries, adjusting these figures to align with U.S. accounting standards and converting them into U.S. dollars. It also updates how partnership income is counted within these groups and clarifies rules for foreign corporations with existing tax treaties to ensure consistent reporting across all entities in the group.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-1950) requires all general and special hospitals in New Jersey to adopt evidence-based protocols for early sepsis recognition and treatment. The protocols must include distinct guidelines for adult and pediatric patients, covering screening, treatment goals, infection source identification, and antibiotic timing, while specifying cases where treatment isn’t appropriate (e.g., palliative care). Hospitals must train relevant staff, submit protocols to the Department of Health for approval within 120 days of enactment, and annually report data to track adherence and mortality rates. These protocols aim to improve outcomes for sepsis patients, a condition that causes over 28% of deaths in New Jersey and is the eighth-leading cause of death in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Office of Clean Energy Equity within New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities to oversee clean energy programs specifically for overburdened communities. It mandates the establishment of onsite or community solar projects benefiting low-income households and requires the installation of energy storage systems in public facilities and low-income areas to improve grid resilience. The legislation also directs a minimum of 10 percent of the board's annual clean energy budget to this office, while requiring the integration of workforce training and community outreach into all related programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the New Jersey Commissioner of Community Affairs to update regulations for on-street parking spaces and parking calculations. It specifically reduces the required length of new on-street parking spaces from 23 feet to 20 feet and mandates that fractional parking spaces in development projects be rounded down to the nearest whole number. These changes apply to on-street parking developed after the bill becomes effective and are intended to lower construction costs while improving land use. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill officially designates Hackensack City as an urban enterprise zone, a status intended to stimulate economic growth in the area. By adding Hackensack to the list of qualifying municipalities, the legislation allows businesses located there to access specific tax incentives and support programs available to enterprises in designated zones. The law defines "qualified businesses" as those employing residents, long-term unemployed individuals, or low-income workers within the zone, while also outlining rules for community organizations and development plans. Ultimately, this measure aims to attract investment and create jobs in Hackensack by leveraging existing state frameworks for economic revitalization.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Medicaid program to cover community violence prevention services, directly affecting eligible residents who need such support. It also creates a formal training and certification program to standardize the qualifications of professionals working in violence prevention. By adding these specific services to Medicaid benefits and establishing a credentialing system, the legislation aims to expand access to prevention resources while ensuring providers meet defined standards.