Rep. Anthony Angelozzi

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey concurrent resolution urges the U.S. Congress to pass the Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026, which is currently pending at the federal level. The bill aims to address the disproportionate targeting of Sikhs by creating a specific task force within the Department of Justice to investigate and combat anti-Sikh hate and discrimination. By highlighting the community's distinct religious identity and recent FBI data on hate crimes, the resolution seeks to bring federal attention to this issue. The document also outlines administrative steps to send copies of the resolution to federal leaders and the Sikh Youth Alliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new Commission on Women Veterans within New Jersey's Department of Veterans Affairs to study and improve services for female veterans. The commission will consist of 15 members, including nine appointed women veterans, representatives from various military branches and veteran organizations, and state officials who serve without pay. Its main tasks include reviewing needs in areas like healthcare and housing, recommending community education programs, and holding public meetings to gather input from the community. The commission must meet at least quarterly and submit an initial report to the Governor and Legislature once organized.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires health insurance plans and pharmacy benefit managers to cover drugs that must be administered by a clinician without charging patients extra fees or imposing special restrictions. It prohibits insurers from refusing to pay for these medications, forcing patients to use specific pharmacies, or penalizing them with higher copays simply because they receive care at a doctor's office or hospital rather than a pharmacy. Additionally, the law prevents insurers from denying coverage based on where the drug is administered, as long as it meets standard medical necessity criteria. While the bill allows insurers to suggest using home infusion services or external infusion sites, it does not make these options mandatory.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a grant program within the New Jersey Department of Transportation to help residents and organizations pay for supplemental catalytic converters. These additional filters are designed to be installed behind a vehicle's original catalytic converter to further reduce harmful emissions like carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides. To qualify, applicants must be New Jersey residents operating gasoline-powered vehicles from 2000 or later, while repair shops and nonprofits can apply for larger funds to run community-wide installation campaigns. The program will use existing federal and state funds, and the department must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on its progress.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new trust fund to provide health benefits, including medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision coverage, to eligible public school employees and their dependents in New Jersey. It defines who qualifies as an employee and dependent, specifying that full-time workers must work at least 25 hours per week and that dependents include spouses, domestic partners, and unmarried children up to age 31. The legislation creates a board of trustees to manage the fund and ensure its assets are used solely for the benefit of the covered individuals. Additionally, the bill includes an appropriation to fund the initial operations of this new trust.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Commissioner of Education to provide school districts with two key notices annually: a preliminary notice of the minimum state aid amount due for the next school year (by the end of the first week in December, starting 2026) and a maximum aid notice within two days of the Governor's budget message. It mandates the creation of a New Jersey Education Funding Portal to centralize these notices, along with district-specific adequacy budgets and projected local funding rates. The bill also modifies how state aid is calculated, requiring the use of budget year pupil counts with adjustments for actual counts in the following school year. These changes directly affect all New Jersey public school districts by improving the transparency and timing of funding information for budget planning.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 10, 2026, as "Christina Grimmie Day" in New Jersey to honor the late singer and songwriter who was a native of the state. The resolution recognizes Grimmie's musical achievements and her legacy as a New Jersey artist, particularly noting that the date marks the tenth anniversary of her passing. It requests the Governor to issue a proclamation for the day, serving as a commemorative gesture rather than a change to laws or regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection to use specific state funds to finance environmental infrastructure projects in fiscal year 2027. The legislation authorizes the department to provide zero-interest or principal forgiveness loans to sponsors for clean water and drinking water initiatives, utilizing money from various revolving funds and federal grants. Additionally, it permits the transfer of funds between different state revolving accounts to address urgent public health threats and meet future financing needs. Ultimately, the act ensures that available capital is allocated to support essential water and wastewater infrastructure improvements through the state's lending programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey law to prohibit the Motor Vehicle Commission from asking non-citizens if they wish to register to vote. It allows the state to automatically register voters who provide proof of citizenship when applying for a REAL ID license or identification card, while giving these individuals the option to decline. The law ensures that the Motor Vehicle Commission cannot request citizenship documents solely for voter registration purposes and does not change the existing requirements for who can vote.

Maddy summaryThis joint resolution commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The bill asks the Governor to issue a proclamation honoring the victims, first responders, and the resilience of the American people. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to federal leaders and members of Congress from New Jersey. The measure serves as a formal state recognition of the event and does not create new laws or change existing policies.