Asm. Lou Greenwald

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the Municipal Stabilization and Recovery Act by five years, directly affecting municipalities designated as "in need of stabilization and recovery" under the existing law. It modifies the timeline for recovery plans, changing the maximum period from 109 months to 169 months after a municipality is designated. The key mechanism requires these municipalities to create and implement 14-year recovery plans focused on balancing budgets, repaying debts (including pension obligations), and ensuring timely tax payments to counties and school districts. The extension provides additional time for financially distressed municipalities to achieve fiscal stability through structured planning. (Note: The bill was withdrawn as it was already enacted as P.L.2025, c.324.)

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A3593) would allow students temporarily residing outside the state to be excused from jury duty if enrolled in out-of-state secondary, post-secondary, vocational, graduate, or professional education programs. To qualify, students aged 18+ must provide proof of enrollment and out-of-state residency to the court. The bill adds students to existing categories of people who can be excused from jury service, such as those with medical needs or caregiving responsibilities. It does not change the standard jury duty requirements but creates a specific exception for this group.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for in-person partial care and intensive outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment services for adults aged 21+ by 35%. It also sets a minimum $10 per one-way trip reimbursement for transportation to these services (up from $7), covering both transportation and mileage costs. The changes apply to all Medicaid providers - both fee-for-service and managed care systems - effective after the bill's enactment date. These rate adjustments directly affect adult Medicaid beneficiaries receiving these services and the outpatient facilities delivering them.

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 requires public records containing home addresses of elected officials and candidates for office to be redacted (removed) from public access. It directly affects current state and local elected officials, as well as candidates who have filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission. The key provision adds home addresses to the list of confidential information already protected under state law, such as victim records and personal identifiers. As a result, home addresses will no longer appear in publicly available government records. The policy change applies to all government records maintained by state or local agencies.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands "Daniel's Law" in New Jersey to protect specific public officials and their families by requiring private entities to prevent online disclosure of their home addresses and unpublished phone numbers. It mandates the Office of Information Privacy to create a portal where authorized representatives (like family members or legal agents) can request removal of such information from public online sources. Private entities that fail to comply after receiving a valid request face criminal penalties: a fourth-degree crime for reckless violations or a third-degree crime for intentional violations. The law specifically covers judicial officers, law enforcement, child protective investigators, prosecutors, legislators, and their immediate family members living in the same household.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires delivery network companies (like ride-hailing or food delivery apps) to ensure drivers have proper insurance coverage during specific work periods. It mandates that companies verify drivers maintain primary auto insurance covering at least $50,000 bodily injury per person, $100,000 total bodily injury, and $25,000 property damage during both the "delivery available period" (when drivers are logged in and ready) and "delivery service period" (when they're actively delivering goods). If a driver's insurance lapses, the company's insurance must cover claims immediately without requiring the driver's policy to deny coverage first. The law directly affects delivery drivers and companies operating in New Jersey, ensuring minimum liability coverage during work-related delivery activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new "plenary retail distribution license" in New Jersey for businesses selling alcoholic beverages in original containers (like bottles or cans) for off-premises consumption. It directly affects retailers seeking to sell alcohol without on-site consumption, prohibiting sales in grocery, drug, or general mercantile stores unless selling specific gift items (e.g., packaged liquor with merchandise) or accessories like snacks. Key provisions include a $125-$2,500 annual fee set by municipalities (with 20% annual adjustment limits), restrictions on where the license can be issued, and the ability for municipalities to ban the license entirely. The bill does not establish a "religious distribution" exemption as implied by its title; the text focuses on standard retail alcohol distribution rules. The bill was introduced on January 13, 2026, and referred to committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides tax credits to New Jersey businesses and individuals for purchasing compressed natural gas (CNG) vehicles. Businesses can claim credits up to $3,500 (2023), $2,500 (2024), or $1,500 (2025) for standard CNG vehicles, and up to $25,000 (2023), $15,000 (2024), or $7,500 (2025) for Class 8 CNG trucks. Individuals may claim credits up to $3,500 (2023), $2,500 (2024), or $1,500 (2025) for personal CNG vehicles under the gross income tax system. To qualify, purchasers must obtain certification from the Environmental Protection Commissioner confirming the vehicle’s CNG use, and unused credits can be carried forward for up to seven years.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's domestic violence laws to strengthen firearm restrictions for alleged abusers. It requires law enforcement officers to arrest individuals suspected of domestic violence when there is probable cause, including cases involving visible injuries, existing restraining orders, or weapons. Officers must seize firearms on the premises if they believe a victim faces serious injury risk, and must deliver seized weapons to the county prosecutor within 45 days. The prosecutor may then petition a court to revoke the accused person's firearm permits or return weapons to the owner, with a hearing required within 45 days of seizure. The law directly affects domestic violence victims, alleged abusers, law enforcement, and courts handling these cases.