Asm. Cody Miller

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1973) requires hospitals, birthing centers, and healthcare providers in New Jersey to screen individuals who were diagnosed with preeclampsia during pregnancy and later show symptoms of endometriosis. It mandates that providers use industry-standard screening tools, provide education about endometriosis symptoms, and obtain written consent (with an option to refuse screening) within six weeks of giving birth. If screening is positive, providers must discuss results and develop a treatment plan to address endometriosis risks. The bill directly affects pregnant people and new mothers with preeclampsia who exhibit endometriosis symptoms, aiming to improve early detection through standardized health system protocols.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution designates May 15 of each year as "Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Awareness Day" in New Jersey. It requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public recognition of this rare genetic condition, which affects multiple organs and often causes epilepsy, autism, and developmental delays. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but aims to raise public awareness for Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, a condition affecting approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. It aligns with global awareness efforts observed on May 15.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires manufacturers of firefighting gear containing perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) to provide written notice to buyers at the time of sale. The notice must state that PFAS is present, explain why it's used, and list the specific PFAS chemicals by name. Both the manufacturer and the purchasing fire department must keep copies of this notice for three years and provide it to the Division of Consumer Affairs upon request. Violations would be treated as consumer fraud under state law, potentially resulting in fines up to $20,000 per offense. The bill directly affects firefighting equipment manufacturers and fire departments purchasing this gear.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a system for approved agencies to facilitate temporary placements of vulnerable individuals (infants, children under 18, parents under 21 with infants, or pregnant women under 21) in volunteers' homes during crisis situations like homelessness, domestic violence, or lack of safe housing. Approved agencies must conduct home studies that include child abuse registry checks and state/federal criminal history checks for prospective volunteers and all household members 18 or older, with costs paid by the prospective volunteer. Agencies must provide weekly oversight, assist parents in restoring stability, and maintain records of all background checks and home study determinations before placements occur. The Department of Children and Families must review and approve all home studies prior to placement. This bill amends existing confidentiality laws to permit disclosure of child abuse registry information to prospective volunteers for these temporary placements.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows members of New Jersey's State Police Retirement System (SPRS) to purchase retirement credit for time spent in military service academies (such as West Point or the Naval Academy), in the New Jersey State Police Academy, or as a class two special law enforcement officer before joining the police force. It amends existing law to permit purchasing credit for these specific service periods by paying into the retirement system's annuity savings fund, with options for installment payments over up to 10 years. The bill specifies that credit purchased for military academy enrollment, police academy training, or special law enforcement officer employment will be treated the same as actual police service for retirement benefit calculations. This applies to current and future SPRS members who want to count these pre-service periods toward their retirement eligibility and benefits.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A5464) prohibits New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) from approving any electric utility rate increase without first conducting a full rate review. It directly affects electric utilities (like power companies) and their ratepayers (customers), requiring the BPU to complete a comprehensive review of a utility's rates before any increase can be approved. The key provision mandates that the BPU cannot approve rate hikes for electric services to end users without this full review process, as defined under state law. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Minority and Women-Owned Businesses State Contractor Remedies Act" requiring New Jersey State agencies to set specific contract utilization goals for minority and women-owned businesses based on a 2024 disparity study. It sets detailed percentages for contracts across different categories, including 24.26% of construction contracts for women-owned businesses and 10.14% for Hispanic American-owned businesses. State agencies must develop annual plans to achieve these goals and make a "good faith effort" to meet them, with remedial actions required if they fail to do so. Prime contractors are also required to make good faith efforts to meet subcontractor goals for minority and women-owned businesses. The bill amends previous set-aside laws by removing goals for minority and women-owned businesses and shifting oversight to the Department of the Treasury's Office of Diversity and Inclusion.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to create a program for building electrification and mandates electric public utilities to develop multi-year plans to replace fossil fuel systems with electric alternatives. The plans must meet specific greenhouse gas reduction targets and be cost-effective from a societal perspective, considering environmental benefits like reduced methane emissions. Key mechanisms include converting gas heating/water systems to electric heat pumps, replacing gas appliances with electric models (e.g., induction stoves), and funding contractor training programs. The bill directly affects electric utilities, building owners, and contractors by requiring systemic shifts toward electrified heating, cooking, and industrial processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the tax rate on fire insurance premiums collected by out-of-state insurers operating in New Jersey from 2% to 3%. It also raises the tax rate for New Jersey-based agents, brokers, or insurers who place fire insurance with out-of-state companies to 3%. The tax is paid annually by March 1 to the New Jersey State Firemen's Association, with funds allocated to local firemen's relief associations or the New Jersey Firemen's Home if no local association exists. The change applies to premiums collected during the previous calendar year, affecting out-of-state insurers and New Jersey-based intermediaries handling fire insurance for New Jersey properties.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits force-feeding geese, ducks, or other poultry using tubes or apparatus to produce foie gras, except when done to improve a bird's health. It also bans selling or distributing foie gras unless the product originates from a state or jurisdiction that already prohibits force-feeding. Violations result in a written warning for first offenses, followed by $100 civil penalties for repeat violations (with each day of ongoing violation counted separately). The law takes effect 60 days after enactment.