Sen. Linda Greenstein

Maddy summaryS 1796 requires New Jersey health insurance plans to cover prostate cancer screening without cost-sharing (like deductibles or copays) for men aged 40-75 with specific risk factors, including family history of prostate cancer. The bill mandates that group health insurance policies (for groups over 49 people) cover annual screenings - such as digital rectal exams and PSA tests - as well as follow-up tests like imaging or lab work. This applies to all health service, hospital service, and medical service corporation contracts in New Jersey. The law affects insurance carriers by expanding existing coverage requirements and directly benefits men in the specified age group with risk factors.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill creates a grant program to help small to mid-sized businesses hire cybersecurity specialists by providing funding to cover one year of startup salary costs. The program, administered by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is designed for businesses with fewer than 500 employees that operate primarily within the state. Companies must apply through a formal process and agree to pay at least the state's mean wage for cybersecurity positions while submitting quarterly reports to verify hiring and spending. The legislation appropriates $750,000 in initial funding and allows the department to seek additional public or private contributions to support the program.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a Manufacturing and Production Business Resource Center in New Jersey to support small and mid-sized manufacturing companies. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority will designate universities or other qualified organizations to run the center, which will offer specialized services to help businesses modernize, improve efficiency, and expand production. Eligible companies can receive assistance with product development, production planning, supply sourcing, workforce training, and market analysis, among other services. The authority will determine eligibility and refer businesses to the center based on established qualifications.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey high schools to teach cybersecurity to students in grades nine through twelve, with the state education commissioner creating curriculum guidelines that cover basic computer skills, internet safety, and career pathways. It also directs the Office of the Secretary of Higher Education to develop model curricula for four-year universities and county colleges to help them design cybersecurity degree programs that meet accreditation standards. Additionally, the bill establishes loan redemption programs for individuals working in specific cybersecurity occupations, though the exact terms of these financial incentives are not detailed in the text provided. The legislation aims to build a pipeline of skilled cybersecurity professionals by integrating education from high school through higher education.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public water systems in New Jersey to create a webpage on their municipality's or county's website to share financial and operational details with the public. The affected water purveyors must post information including service area maps, adopted budgets, financial reports, annual audits, contact details for management staff, relevant policy statements, and a list of outside professionals who received $17,500 or more in compensation during the previous fiscal year. The law applies to public water systems with more than 500 service connections and excludes utilities regulated by the Board of Public Utilities. These systems must maintain the webpage to provide increased public access to information about their operations and activities. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires corporations operating in New Jersey to include demographic data on their directors and senior management in annual reports filed with the State Treasurer. The specific information collected would include race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, and veteran status. Corporations must submit this data along with existing annual report requirements, and the State Treasurer will compile the information for study and public access. The bill applies to both domestic and foreign corporations authorized to do business in the state without changing other existing filing procedures or penalties for non-compliance.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey school districts and charter schools that use surveillance systems with artificial intelligence capabilities to create and adopt a written policy governing their use. The policy must describe the surveillance technology in place, explain what data is being collected, outline how that information will be used, detail access procedures in compliance with existing privacy laws, and mandate public signage notifying individuals that AI surveillance is in operation. Additionally, the bill requires these policies to be distributed to parents and guardians, ensuring families are informed about how their children's data is being monitored and processed.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill establishes consumer protections for subscribers of cable television, landline telephone, and Internet access services. It requires telecommunications providers to waive early termination fees, refund activation charges, and reimburse previous termination fees if a subscriber experiences more than three service outages within a 30-day period. The legislation also mandates that providers track outage reports and notify affected customers of their eligibility for these protections. Violations of these requirements would be treated as unlawful practices subject to existing state penalties.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 15 of each year as "Water Safety Day" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about drowning prevention and safe water practices. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but requests the Governor issue a proclamation encouraging citizens and officials to observe the day with educational activities and programs. It highlights statistics on drowning risks, particularly among children and certain demographic groups, to underscore the importance of water safety awareness. The bill takes effect immediately and serves as a commemorative measure rather than a regulatory change.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts community gardens in New Jersey from needing certain environmental permits when they compost organic waste on-site, provided specific conditions are met. The exemption applies to gardens that only use plant waste generated on the property and use the resulting compost exclusively within the garden. While most environmental permits are waived, the Department of Environmental Protection can still require a permit if the composting system is determined to significantly discharge pollutants. The law defines community gardens as publicly or privately owned land cultivated by community members and clarifies that composting involves the biological breakdown of organic materials.