Sen. Linda Greenstein

Maddy summaryThis bill requires owners of certain residential properties to install fuel gas sensors. It applies to dwellings in buildings with fewer than three units (during occupancy changes or sales/leases), hotels/multiple dwellings, and rooming/boarding houses. During required inspections by fire officials, owners must install sensors or prove no gas hazard exists, with a possible one-time deferral if existing carbon monoxide detectors are functional. Sensors must meet UL 2075/NFPA 715 standards, and non-compliance carries a $100 fine.

Maddy summaryThis bill bans the use of regulated PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in menstrual products sold in New Jersey, directly affecting manufacturers of tampons, pads, cups, and related products. It defines regulated PFAS as chemicals intentionally added for functional purposes or present at 10 parts per million or higher, and requires manufacturers to test products using state-approved labs, sharing results with the Department of Environmental Protection and Health. Violations would be treated as consumer fraud under New Jersey law, with fines up to $20,000 per offense. The ban takes effect 18 months after enactment, allowing for early administrative preparations.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A5049) removes a current restriction that allows the Police and Firemen's Retirement System (PFRS) to withhold retirement or death benefits from members if they are involved in pending civil lawsuits related to their employment. It specifically prohibits the PFRS Board from delaying benefits due to such civil litigation, though it maintains the ability to withhold benefits for members facing criminal charges or administrative dismissal. The bill requires the Board to adjust benefits after any legal case concludes, rather than holding payments indefinitely during litigation. This change directly affects current and future PFRS members who are involved in employment-related civil disputes.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the State Treasurer to sell two parcels of surplus state-owned land in Mercer County to Mercer County for $1 each. The first parcel (1.3 acres on Lamberton Street in Trenton, previously used by the Department of Transportation) and the second parcel (26.3 acres at the Mercer County Fire Academy Dempster Training Center in Lawrence Township) will be transferred for public use. Both properties have been declared surplus to state needs, and the sale must be completed within nine months after the FY2026 budget is enacted. The properties must continue to be used for public purposes, with all existing federal restrictions on their use remaining in effect after the transfer.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits force-feeding geese, ducks, or other poultry (using a tube or apparatus inserted into the beak, bill, or throat) for foie gras production in New Jersey, except when done to improve a bird's health. It also bans the sale, distribution, or offer for sale of foie gras products unless they originate from a state or jurisdiction that prohibits force-feeding. Violations carry a written warning for the first offense and a $100 civil penalty for each subsequent offense or day the violation continues. The law takes effect 60 days after enactment and is enforced by the Secretary of Agriculture.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (S 1151) requires all general and special hospitals to create and implement evidence-based protocols for early sepsis recognition and treatment. The protocols must cover both adult and pediatric patients, include screening processes, specific treatment guidelines with timeframes, infection source identification, and procedures for excluding inappropriate cases (like patients in palliative care). Hospitals must train relevant staff, submit protocols to the Department of Health for approval within 120 days of enactment, and annually report sepsis-related data for quality improvement and mortality rate tracking. The law aims to standardize care for sepsis - a leading cause of death in New Jersey - by ensuring hospitals follow current medical standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires municipalities to share certain payments in lieu of property taxes (PILOTs) with school districts when urban renewal projects benefit from long-term property tax exemptions. For residential projects, municipalities must remit to school districts an amount calculated by multiplying the number of school-age children residing in the project by the base per pupil amount determined by the Commissioner of Education. For nonresidential or mixed-use projects, school districts would receive 5% of the PILOT amount. The bill also mandates that municipalities provide the Department of Community Affairs, counties, and school districts with information about property tax exemptions and abatements, including applications, approvals, and annual audits.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all four-year public colleges and universities in New Jersey to mandate that full-time undergraduate students complete a course on climate change before graduation. It applies only to students first enrolling on or after the law's effective date. Institutions must offer multiple courses across different academic fields, with at least 30% of the course content dedicated to climate change, including instruction relevant to students' specific majors. The goal, as stated in the bill, is to "empower students with the knowledge and skills needed to confront the urgent global challenge of climate change."

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4784) requires New Jersey county prosecutors and assistant prosecutors handling sexual assault cases to complete in-person, biennial training on trauma-informed practices. The training curriculum must cover cultural competency (addressing race, gender, and socioeconomic factors), emotional intelligence for victim support, and victim-centered approaches prioritizing safety and autonomy to prevent re-traumatization. The Division of Criminal Justice must review the training annually (previously every five years) and the Attorney General must implement compliance audits and address noncompliance. The bill also adds a rape care advocate to the state’s sexual assault unit, which previously included only investigators and forensic nurses. This directly affects prosecutors, victim advocates, and survivors navigating the justice system.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires contractors and subcontractors working on public projects to submit payroll records to New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD). It applies to any business performing work for public bodies (like state/local governments or projects funded by public money), including construction, maintenance, or repair work. The key mechanism mandates that these contractors must register with DOLWD and provide payroll details to verify compliance with prevailing wage laws and apprenticeship program requirements. This affects all employers engaged in public work contracts, ensuring transparency in worker compensation and program participation.