Rep. Anthony Angelozzi

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all corn masa flour and wet corn masa products sold in New Jersey to be fortified with folic acid to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects, which disproportionately affect Latino communities. Manufacturers must add specific amounts of folic acid to dry flour and wet products and clearly label these ingredients on nutrition facts panels. The law allows the state health commissioner to grant exemptions for specific products or companies if necessary. By making these changes, the legislation aims to ensure that dietary staples common in Central and South American cuisines provide essential nutritional benefits comparable to other fortified grains.

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, known as the Fortifying Corn Masa Act, mandates that corn masa flour and wet corn masa products sold in New Jersey be fortified with folic acid to help reduce the risk of neural tube defects, which disproportionately affect Latino communities. The legislation requires manufacturers to add specific amounts of folic acid - 0.7 milligrams per pound for dry flour and 0.4 milligrams per pound for wet products - within one year of the act's effective date. Additionally, the bill mandates that nutrition labels on these products clearly declare the presence of folic acid and identify the product as containing corn masa flour or being made through a wet corn masa process. While voluntary industry standards currently cover only a small percentage of these products, this state law ensures consistent fortification for all residents regardless of their dietary staples.

Maddy summaryThis bill extends the legal term for renewable energy contracts held by New Jersey public entities, specifically school boards. By amending state statutes, it allows these boards to continue purchasing power from renewable sources under existing agreements without needing to re-bid or renegotiate the deals immediately. The measure directly affects school districts and other public agencies that have previously entered into long-term energy conservation or green energy production agreements. It ensures the stability of these contracts by formally permitting their extension within the current legal framework for public procurement.

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.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the types of information insurance companies, agents, and support organizations can share to prevent fraud, while providing legal protection (civil immunity) for those who share it. It directly affects insurance institutions, agents, and insurance-support organizations by broadening what qualifies as fraud-related information they can legally exchange. Key provisions clarify definitions like "adverse underwriting decision" and specify that sharing information to detect fraud - such as misrepresentations in applications or claims - falls under protected disclosure. The bill does not change insurance rates or coverage but streamlines fraud prevention efforts by reducing legal barriers to information sharing.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires contractors working on New Jersey public works projects to verify that all craftworkers meet minimum qualifications. Specifically, it mandates that contractors register electronically and provide proof that each journeyperson has either completed a registered apprenticeship program meeting federal standards or has four years of documented work experience (with union members under certain collective bargaining agreements exempt). The law also requires contractors to confirm they participate in approved apprenticeship programs for any craftworkers they employ. These requirements apply directly to contractors bidding on or performing state-funded construction projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates retirement rules for New Jersey public employees by granting law enforcement benefits to certain current staff and restricting hiring for specific roles. It requires eligible employees already in the Public Employees' Retirement System to join the law enforcement category unless they opt out, while also setting a new age limit of 35 for appointing new workers to positions covered by the Police and Firemen's Retirement System. The legislation defines specific job titles that qualify for these changes and ensures that existing employees are not affected by the new age restrictions. Additionally, it outlines how employees would pay for any financial liability created by moving their service records into the new law enforcement benefit category.

Maddy summaryThis bill restructures the governance of New Jersey's State Health Benefits Program by creating a new State Health Benefits Commission with 13 members. The commission will include existing state officials, representatives from local and higher education employers, and members appointed by various public employee unions, including specific seats for police and firefighters. A key provision is the addition of a non-voting expert member selected by the other commissioners to provide independent advice on health care plan design. The bill also establishes a new committee to assist with plan design and outlines how members will be appointed, serve terms, and manage conflicts of interest. Ultimately, the legislation aims to broaden representation and oversight in how the state manages health benefits for its employees.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Jersey's existing requirement for health insurance plans to cover prostate cancer screenings without any out-of-pocket costs. It specifically requires coverage for annual screenings - including digital rectal exams and PSA tests - for men aged 50 and older (asymptomatic) and men aged 40 and older with a family history of prostate cancer or other risk factors. The law applies to most health insurance plans, including high-deductible plans where permitted by federal law, and mandates coverage "to the same extent as for any other medical condition." It does not alter existing coverage for other preventive services but ensures no cost-sharing (like deductibles or copays) applies to these specific screenings.