Asm. Carol Murphy

Maddy summaryThis bill requires doctors and nurse practitioners in family medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology to ask female patients with flu-like or stomach symptoms about their menstrual cycle, recent tampon use, and whether symptoms began during tampon use. Providers must inform patients about toxic shock syndrome symptoms and offer testing if symptoms started while using a tampon during an active or recent menstrual cycle. The law applies to medical visits for influenza or viral gastroenteritis symptoms in these specific healthcare settings. It focuses on early identification of potential toxic shock syndrome cases linked to menstrual product use. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly Resolution (AR 110) urges the U.S. President and Congress to enact the "Humane Cosmetics Act of 2023" (H.R.5399), a federal bill that would ban animal testing for cosmetics and prohibit the sale of cosmetics developed using animal testing. If passed, the Act would require cosmetics manufacturers to use non-animal testing methods and stop selling products tested on animals in interstate commerce. The resolution notes the federal bill has support from over 370 cosmetics companies and bipartisan cosponsors, and would align U.S. policy with more than 30 countries that have already banned animal testing for cosmetics. As a resolution, it does not create new law but advocates for federal action.

Maddy summaryBill A3733 allows New Jersey notaries public to take their required oath of office before a state legislator during a declared state of emergency, instead of the usual county clerk process. This change applies to both resident and nonresident notaries who must complete the oath within three months of receiving their commission. During an emergency, notaries can choose a legislator representing the affected area (local, county, or statewide), and the legislator must send the oath to the county clerk within 30 days after the emergency ends. The bill maintains existing rules that notaries cannot use legal titles or provide legal advice, and must include a notice about this in their advertising.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR 120) urges the U.S. Congress to pass the federal "Alice Paul Voter Protection Act" (H.R. 1583), sponsored by New Jersey Representatives Andy Kim and Donald Norcross. The referenced federal bill would criminalize interfering with voter registration - such as obstructing someone from registering to vote or assisting others to register - with penalties including fines or up to five years in prison. It also requires the federal Election Assistance Commission to create best practices for states to prevent such interference. The resolution honors Alice Paul, a New Jersey suffrage leader instrumental in securing women’s voting rights, but the resolution itself has no legal effect - it only advocates for federal action.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A3757 requires the Attorney General, with input from the Transportation Commissioner, to create a training program for law enforcement officers on safely interacting with autonomous vehicles during traffic stops and emergencies. The bill mandates that all current officers complete this training by December 31, 2020, and new officers must complete it before receiving permanent appointment. The training curriculum must be reviewed every five years and made available to all state law enforcement agencies. This applies specifically to vehicles equipped with technology that operates without active human control, preparing officers for when such vehicles may legally operate on public roads.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey state agencies to provide public-facing forms, applications, and documents in the five most commonly spoken languages in the state (based on the latest federal census data). Agencies must also offer documents in Gujarati, Korean, and Punjabi upon request. It applies to all state departments, commissions, and independent authorities that interact with the public. The law takes effect three months after enactment, with the Secretary of State tasked with creating implementation rules.

Maddy summaryACR 122 is a symbolic resolution acknowledging the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) and expressing support for the United Nations' #StandUp4HumanRights campaign. It does not create new laws or directly affect any individuals or groups, as it is a non-binding statement of support. The resolution formally recognizes the UDHR's adoption in 1948 and the UN's campaign to uphold human rights globally. It includes a provision to send copies of the resolution to the UN Secretary-General. This is a procedural resolution with no policy or legal impact, solely intended to affirm New Jersey's endorsement of the UDHR's principles.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a permanent task force within New Jersey's Department of the Treasury to implement Lean Six Sigma process improvements across state, county, municipal, and school district government operations. The task force will identify inefficient government processes, prioritize improvements, develop implementation guidelines, and monitor progress for all covered entities. It requires regular reporting to the Governor and Legislature, with recommendations for policy or procedural changes needed to support these efficiency efforts. The goal is to streamline services and reduce costs by applying a standardized private-sector management approach to public sector operations.

Maddy summary"Linnette Lebron's Law" modifies New Jersey's marriage and civil union procedures for terminally ill individuals. The bill waives the standard 72-hour waiting period when a terminally ill person's treating physician certifies their condition (defined as an illness expected to result in death within 12 months). It allows terminally ill individuals to obtain licenses through an attorney-in-fact (with proper documentation including power of attorney and physician certification) or via telephone communication with the licensing officer. The law requires verification by a witness and documentation to be included in the marriage or civil union certificate. This directly affects terminally ill individuals seeking to marry or form a civil union while hospitalized.

Maddy summaryThis bill requests New Jersey to formally ask the Joint Committee on the Library of Congress to approve replacing the state's statue of Philip Kearny in the National Statuary Hall Collection with a statue of Alice Paul, a Moorestown, New Jersey-born suffragist who played a key role in securing the 19th Amendment. It establishes a temporary, bipartisan committee to select a sculptor, approve the statue design, and arrange funding for the new statue and removal of the old one. The committee must complete its work within one year and report to state officials, following federal procedures for statue replacements in the Capitol collection.