Rep. Carol Murphy

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 6 of each year as D-Day in New Jersey to commemorate the 1944 Normandy landings and honor the state's military service members. It requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with appropriate events and programs. The resolution takes effect immediately and focuses on recognizing historical sacrifices rather than changing laws or policies.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly Resolution honors the contributions of Irish immigrants and their descendants to the American Revolutionary War. The document highlights specific individuals, such as soldier John Fitzgerald and spy Lydia Barrington Darragh, to illustrate the roles played by Irish heritage in military and intelligence efforts. It also notes the political influence of figures like William Paterson in shaping the U.S. government and draws parallels to Irish independence movements. The resolution formally recognizes these historical contributions on the 250th anniversary of the United States and directs copies of the text to Irish government officials and U.S. Congress members.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill introduces a new fee for employers who have at least 50 employees receiving Medicaid health coverage. The fee amount varies based on company size, charging $325, $525, or $725 per covered employee and their dependents depending on whether the employer has between 50-249, 250-499, or 500 or more Medicaid recipients. Employers with employees who have developmental, intellectual, or permanent physical disabilities are exempt from paying this charge. The revenue generated from these fees is intended to help cover the costs of the State Medicaid program.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill mandates that health insurance plans and Medicaid cover medically necessary tests and FDA-approved treatments designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. The law applies to hospital service, medical service, and health service corporation contracts, as well as individual and group health insurance policies issued or renewed in the state. A key provision ensures that these specific Alzheimer's treatments are not subject to step therapy requirements, meaning patients can access them without needing to try other medications first. Additionally, the coverage must be provided at the same level as benefits for other medical conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows licensed residential substance use disorder treatment facilities in New Jersey to offer residential mental health services, provided they have a formal contractual agreement with a hospital that offers psychiatric or medical support. The law requires these facilities to maintain joint clinical governance, shared treatment protocols, 24-hour psychiatric and medical consultation availability, and clear procedures for transferring patients to inpatient care when needed. Facilities must file their hospital affiliation agreements with the Department of Health and follow existing state regulations for residential mental health treatment. The measure aims to create a structured pathway for treating individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders in a sub-acute residential setting that bridges inpatient hospitalization and outpatient care.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Jersey's regulation of health care service firms by requiring employment agencies and other entities that place individuals in personal residences to register as Health Care Service Firms if they provide companion, health care, or personal care services to people with disabilities or those age 60 and older. The law mandates that registered firms obtain accreditation from a recognized body within 12 months and submit annual financial statements to the Division of Consumer Affairs, with larger firms required to undergo external audits every three years or annually if gross income exceeds $10 million. Smaller firms receiving less than $500,000 in Medicaid Personal Care Assistance services must submit annual reports detailing insurance coverages and internal management practices instead of full audits. These provisions apply regardless of whether the firm uses direct employment, online platforms, or other business models to connect service providers with clients.

Maddy summaryThis bill introduces New Jersey into the Athletic Trainer Compact, a national agreement designed to allow licensed athletic trainers to practice across multiple member states without needing separate licenses in each location. The legislation establishes a commission to oversee the program and creates a streamlined process where qualified professionals can work in other states while still adhering to the specific rules and scope of practice of the state where the patient is located. Key provisions include mutual recognition of licenses, support for military families relocating, and the use of telehealth to expand access to care. By adopting this compact, New Jersey aims to increase workforce mobility and public access to athletic training services while maintaining state authority over public health and safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows for-profit movie theaters in New Jersey to obtain a license to sell alcoholic beverages on their premises. The license would permit the sale of alcohol during the two hours before a first-run movie screening and throughout the screening itself, subject to approval by the municipal governing board and the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Movie theaters must apply for this license annually and pay an initial fee of at least $210,000, which is reduced to $150,000 if 10 percent or more of the alcohol sold comes from local craft producers. The license is restricted to use only at the theater location and cannot be transferred to other premises.

Maddy summaryThis bill codifies protections for patients and providers accessing or offering legally permitted reproductive and gender-affirming health care in New Jersey. It prohibits obstructing or intimidating individuals at facilities providing these services - including blocking entrances, causing reasonable fear of harm, or threatening violence. The law defines "legally protected health care activity" to cover all such services lawful in New Jersey, regardless of a patient’s location, and applies to both in-state residents and out-of-state patients seeking care here. It expands existing safeguards by explicitly banning physical obstructions and threats at facilities offering these services.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to coordinate transportation planning and infrastructure across southern New Jersey counties, including Burlington County. The SJTA replaces the New Jersey Expressway Authority and Atlantic County Transportation Authority, managing highway systems, aviation facilities, and related economic development projects in the region. It explicitly encompasses Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties as part of its jurisdiction. The authority does not replace the Transportation Trust Fund or New Jersey Transit Corporation's public transit services.