Maddy summaryThis bill (A1868) would require most New Jersey residents to register existing body armor with the Attorney General within 90 days of the law taking effect and obtain a permit for new purchases. Eligibility for permits would be limited to law enforcement officers, active military personnel, individuals in high-risk jobs (as determined by the Attorney General), and licensed body armor dealers. Sellers must register each sale with the Attorney General within three business days and face civil penalties for noncompliance. Exceptions include government employees using body armor for work and licensed dealers who register with the Attorney General. Violating these rules would be a third-degree crime punishable by up to five years in prison.
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Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies exemptions from mandatory immunization requirements for children in New Jersey child care centers and schools. It establishes two types of exemptions: medical exemptions requiring a licensed health professional's statement with specific medical reasons consistent with CDC guidelines, and sibling vaccine injury exemptions requiring documentation of a sibling's vaccine injury from the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Approved exemptions will be included in New Jersey's Immunization Information System, and nonpublic schools may admit unvaccinated students if they follow specific procedures, including having students or parents sign an acknowledgement form and posting immunization rates. Schools must inform families about the risks of not vaccinating and may exclude unvaccinated students during disease outbreaks.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A925 would allow voters to register and vote on election day at polling places or during early voting by completing an affirmation statement and providing identification. Currently, voters must register at least 21 days before an election, but this bill would enable those who missed the deadline to register and cast a provisional ballot. Voters registering on election day would have 48 hours after the election to verify their identity through the Motor Vehicle Commission database or by providing acceptable identification, ensuring their ballot is counted if valid. This change would directly affect voters who meet eligibility requirements but missed the standard registration deadline.