Asm. Shama Haider

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a program to provide free menstrual hygiene products (such as pads, tampons, and menstrual cups) to Haitian migrants in New Jersey who have resided in the state for at least two years. The New Jersey Department of Health will partner with community-based, faith-based, and non-profit organizations serving Haitian migrants to distribute these products and conduct outreach to eligible individuals. The program will be funded through annual state appropriations and may accept additional grants, with the Department required to submit annual reports on its effectiveness.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients from paying municipal parking meter fees when their vehicle displays a special license plate or placard issued by New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC). It applies directly to these veterans and recipients when they are driving or riding as a passenger in a vehicle displaying the MVC-issued plate or placard. The exemption covers standard parking meter fees but does not apply if a vehicle is parked for more than 24 hours at one location. The bill amends existing law to clarify this exemption and requires the MVC to issue the necessary placards.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Women Veterans Coordinator position within New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). The coordinator, required to be a veteran, will directly assist women veterans discharged under honorable conditions from U.S. military service (including the NJ National Guard) with issues like employment, housing, healthcare, and benefits access. Key duties include developing statewide support programs, creating informational materials for veterans and their families, and making annual recommendations to the Governor and Legislature about improving services. The role mandates quarterly meetings with women veterans and requires the DMVA to implement rules to support these efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Reproductive Health Access for Haitian Migrants Act" to ensure Haitian migrants in New Jersey have free access to specific contraceptive methods, including IUDs, birth control pills, and Depo-Provera injections. It requires the New Jersey Department of Health to partner with clinics and migrant support organizations to provide these services at no cost, along with comprehensive reproductive health education and counseling. The Department must create implementation guidelines within 120 days and submit annual reports tracking outreach, usage, and access barriers. The law applies exclusively to Haitian migrants in the state and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey telecommunications companies (including traditional providers and VoIP services) to automatically provide prorated bill credits to residential customers when service is interrupted for more than 72 hours. Companies cannot require customers to take action to receive these credits. The law specifically exempts service interruptions caused by major grid damage events for VoIP providers, and the Board of Public Utilities will enforce this requirement. It directly affects customers who experience prolonged outages and telecom companies that must adjust bills without customer requests.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2419) prohibits New Jersey-based commercial mobile service providers (like phone companies) and mobile app developers from sharing customers' GPS location data with third parties without explicit consent. It requires app developers to display a clear, bold notice asking users to actively agree ("I agree to allow my location data to be disclosed to a third party") before sharing location data. Exceptions apply for disclosures required by law, law enforcement, or court orders. Violations would be treated as consumer fraud under New Jersey law, with fines up to $20,000 per offense. The bill directly affects all mobile app users in New Jersey whose location data is collected by apps or phone services.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the State Capitol Joint Management Commission to create gallery space on State House grounds for displaying art created by New Jersey residents. Each of New Jersey's 21 counties will have their artwork displayed for a minimum of 60 days, with no overlapping displays between counties. The Commission sets standards for size and quantity, while the Director of Public Information selects specific artworks based on those standards. The display rotation must be fair and equitable across all counties.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows 16- and 17-year-old New Jersey residents who are U.S. citizens and live in a school district for at least 30 days to vote only in local school board elections. It requires the Secretary of State to create a registration process and ballot design mirroring existing voter systems for this age group. The bill specifically limits voting rights to school board elections - 16- and 17-year-olds cannot vote in state or federal elections. It does not require school boards or municipalities to take action to implement the change.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits sex offenders from holding jobs where 80% or more of their duties involve contact with children. It defines "sex offender" broadly as someone convicted of certain sexual offenses under New Jersey's Megan's Law. Both the offender (holding such a job) and an employer knowingly hiring them face third-degree criminal charges, carrying penalties of 3-5 years in prison or up to $15,000 in fines. The law does not apply to minors under 18 working in rehabilitative programs for juvenile sex offenders.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits four specific substances - brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3 - from being used in commercial foods sold, distributed, or manufactured in New Jersey. It amends state law to deem food containing these substances "adulterated," directly affecting food manufacturers, retailers, and distributors operating within the state. The prohibition applies to all processed foods sold to consumers, with enforcement handled by the New Jersey Department of Health under existing sanitary code penalties. The law takes effect 13 months after enactment, allowing time for industry compliance.