Asm. Carol Murphy

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey State Police Office of Forensic Sciences to collect specific data for six months on drug evidence testing conducted by law enforcement. It mandates recording details like whether field tests were performed, their results, whether lab analysis followed, and instances where field tests may have been incorrect. The Office must then issue a report to the legislature within 90 days, analyzing false positive rates and trends related to drug field test reliability. The data collection applies to all drug evidence specimens gathered during investigations of controlled substance violations. This is a data-gathering measure, not a policy change, aimed at understanding current testing practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 14-member "Home Security Systems Anti-Burglary Task Force" within New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety. The task force will study home security systems (including keyless entry, cameras, and alarms) and make recommendations to manufacturers and installers to prevent residential burglaries. It includes representatives from law enforcement, industry groups (like the Electronic Security Association and Insurance Council), and public members with security business experience. The task force must submit a report with specific recommendations for improving security systems and any needed legislative changes within six months, after which it will expire.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey colleges and universities to maintain a supply of naloxone nasal spray (for opioid overdose emergencies) in secure, accessible campus locations and develop a campus policy for its emergency use. It directly affects institutions of higher education, licensed campus medical staff, and designated campus personnel like resident assistants who may administer naloxone after required training. Key provisions include mandating hospital transport for overdose victims after naloxone use, permitting trained non-medical staff to administer the drug in good faith, and providing liability protection for those acting in compliance with the law. The policy must be developed with guidance from the state’s higher education and human services departments.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $3 million from the General Fund to provide one-time bonus awards to members of Local 195 of the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers who worked as frontline state employees during the COVID-19 pandemic. The funds will be distributed by state agencies to eligible union members who provided essential emergency workplace service. The bonus amount is determined per agency through consultation between the Division of Budget and Accounting and the union president. This supplemental appropriation directly affects approximately 3,000 Local 195 members across state departments, as specified in the bill text. It does not create new policy but provides targeted financial recognition for pandemic-era service.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) to implement specific safety policies for employees performing roadside maintenance. It mandates that NJTA employees must not use power tools in rain during non-emergency work, must take all available precautions (like warning signs and message boards) during emergency work in bad weather, must use gas-powered equipment only in daylight (except emergencies), and must use portable light towers for nighttime maintenance. These policies directly affect NJTA maintenance workers and take effect immediately upon enactment. The bill focuses solely on operational safety standards without altering broader transportation policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands requirements for public awareness signage about human trafficking. It adds 10 new locations where businesses and facilities must display the Commission on Human Trafficking's sign, including gas stations, staffing agencies, law enforcement offices, nail salons, and New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission offices. The sign must be 8.5x11 inches, in 16-point font, and bilingual (English/Spanish), containing the national trafficking hotline number. Businesses failing to display or replace defaced signs face $300 fines for first offenses and $1,000 for subsequent violations. The bill directly affects the listed establishments by mandating visible signage to aid trafficking victims.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends "Antwan's Law" (P.L.2019, c.5) to change where fines for speeding violations in specific Burlington City zones on Route 130 go. Currently, fines for these violations are tripled but split between the municipality (for general use/municipal court) and the county (for road maintenance). The bill changes this so all fines collected for violating these speed limits must be paid directly into the local municipality's treasury for law enforcement purposes. It directly affects drivers who exceed the reduced speed limits in the designated areas of Burlington City.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1103) exempts volunteer firefighters with five or more years of experience in fire suppression, firefighting, or fire rescue from being barred by fire departments solely due to lacking certification or not meeting non-statutory requirements. It directly affects experienced volunteer firefighters in New Jersey, ensuring they can continue active duty without exclusion based on uncertification. The key provision requires fire departments (both part-paid and volunteer) to allow these veterans to engage in frontline duties if they meet the experience threshold, regardless of unmet non-legal requirements. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs to create a statewide initiative for the Red Sand Project, aligning with January (Human Trafficking Prevention Month). The initiative must be developed in consultation with the newly established Commission on Human Trafficking, which evaluates trafficking laws and victim services. Funding for the project may come from the Human Trafficking Survivor’s Assistance Fund, as authorized by the Attorney General. The bill directly affects state agencies and victim support programs by formalizing a coordinated awareness effort.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its New Jersey chapter to create guidance for pediatricians and family doctors on discussing personal space and privacy with children in age-appropriate ways. It aims to help doctors educate children about appropriate/inappropriate touching and how to respond to unwanted contact, addressing a gap in existing resources. The resolution highlights that child sexual abuse affects 1 in 4 girls and 1 in 8 boys, with long-term health impacts, and notes that current insufficient materials limit these critical conversations. It does not create new laws or requirements but formally requests the AAP develop these materials to potentially reduce abuse incidents. The resolution was introduced to the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee in January 2026.