Asm. Shama Haider

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey to pay child care subsidies to eligible families for preschool-aged children at a rate equal to the per-pupil preschool education aid given to public schools. The policy specifically applies to three- and four-year-olds enrolled in licensed or registered child care programs that participate in the state's assistance program. To receive this higher reimbursement, child care providers must be rated as high quality under the Grow NJ Kids rating system and apply annually for the subsidy. The Department of Human Services will adjust these rates each year based on current school funding levels and must report annually on how many families and providers benefit from the change.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 13-member New Jersey Blue Ribbon Commission on Child Care within the Department of Children and Families to develop a statewide strategy for improving the state's child care system. The commission will be composed of state agency officials and public members appointed by the Governor and legislative leaders, who will review issues such as affordability, workforce pay, and infrastructure to identify challenges and propose reforms. Members will serve without pay but may receive expense reimbursements, and the group is tasked with submitting a report of its findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within 12 months of organizing.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $10 million emergency fund within the New Jersey Department of the Treasury to help licensed and registered child care programs avoid closure due to significant drops in enrollment. To access these funds, providers must demonstrate a decrease of at least 30 percent in their student numbers compared to the previous year and submit an application for assistance. The State Treasurer will manage the fund and release money on a rolling basis, with a maximum grant of $60,000 per provider per calendar year, while also allowing for the inclusion of available federal funding sources.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Office of New Americans within New Jersey's Department of Human Services to support immigrants, refugees, and their children. The office will serve as a central hub for expertise and data, providing technical assistance, training, and recommendations to other state agencies on issues affecting these communities. It also mandates that hiring decisions for the office consider candidates with lived experience or work history in New American communities. The legislation aims to improve access to services and foster successful integration for these residents.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill allows courts to hold individual owners of limited liability companies and corporations personally responsible for unpaid housing, building, or health code fines when they act as residential landlords. To trigger this personal liability, the property must have at least three unpaid code violations that remain outstanding for a full year, and the individual must own at least 10% of the business or hold a leadership role. The law requires that proper legal notice be sent to the owners and their agents before enforcement can proceed, while also allowing individuals to argue they were not responsible if their involvement with the company was too brief to ensure payment.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the cure period for small businesses facing certain non-criminal violations by 30 days, adding to the existing 60-day period. It applies to businesses with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees for first-time violations that don’t threaten public safety, employee income, or the environment. State agencies may grant this additional 30-day extension only if they determine denying it would conflict with equity and good conscience. The bill does not apply to labor law violations, criminal matters, or cases where federal rules require penalties. It also requires agencies to publicly report waived violations annually.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey state agencies, municipalities hosting World Cup venues, and the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee to submit reports on implementing human rights commitments made in the 2021 NY/NJ Human Rights Report. State agencies must submit an initial report within 30 days of the bill's enactment and a final report by July 19, 2026, detailing actions taken to protect workers' rights, prevent discrimination, ensure safety, and uphold anti-trafficking measures. Municipalities must create and submit local human rights plans by the same initial deadline, guided by FIFA's 2024 Human Rights Framework, and provide a final implementation evaluation by the 2026 World Cup's conclusion. The bill focuses on documenting progress on existing commitments - rather than creating new policies - to safeguard residents, workers, and visitors during the event.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires licensed healthcare providers (including doctors, nurses, and midwives) to conduct regular, private screenings for intimate partner violence during patient visits, using evidence-based guidelines. If a provider identifies potential abuse, they must document findings, provide immediate resources for victims (like local support services), and ensure patients can revoke access to their medical records for alleged abusers under federal privacy laws. The bill mandates that healthcare professionals advise victims during the same visit about removing perpetrators from their authorized medical record access list. The state departments of Children and Families and Health must maintain and update a biennial resource list for providers on victim support services. It directly affects healthcare providers and patients experiencing abuse by current or former intimate partners.

Maddy summaryBill A 3571 allows counties, municipalities, and local agencies (like economic development organizations) to form regional partnerships for joint economic planning. These partnerships can include businesses, schools, nonprofits, and other local entities to develop strategies for attracting new businesses, retaining existing ones, redeveloping areas, and sharing project costs. Partnerships may access loans or matching grants for marketing, advertising, and business support programs. The bill also permits local governments to create alternative agreements for economic development, requiring approval from the Local Finance Board. (Bill A 3571, introduced January 13, 2026)

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey healthcare providers to refer pregnant people or new mothers diagnosed with preeclampsia who later show endometriosis symptoms for evaluation. It mandates obstetric care providers to educate patients about endometriosis, explain evaluation benefits, and either conduct the evaluation or refer for one (with a written refusal option). The Commissioner of Health must develop patient education materials on endometriosis symptoms and warning signs, in consultation with advocacy groups. If diagnosed, providers must create a treatment plan to minimize endometriosis risks. The bill is pending in committee and would take effect 180 days after enactment.