Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey pharmacists to dispense HIV prevention medication (PrEP) and emergency HIV exposure medication (PEP) without a specific patient prescription under certain conditions. It directly affects HIV-negative individuals seeking prevention services who meet screening criteria, such as recent negative HIV tests and no contraindications. Pharmacists must complete training, verify patient eligibility using CDC guidelines, provide counseling, and document services, while also notifying primary care providers. The bill additionally requires health insurers to cover these medications under prescription benefits. This aims to improve access to timely HIV prevention by expanding pharmacists' role within established clinical protocols.
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Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 2191 would make individual owners, managers, and officers of LLCs and corporations personally liable for unpaid housing, building, or health code violations when acting as residential landlords. It applies if three or more charges remain unpaid 13 months after the first due date, after proper notice is sent to all relevant parties (including mortgage holders). The bill requires the individual to hold at least a 10% ownership stake in a member-managed LLC or serve as a director/officer, with a defense available if they couldn't influence payment. This expands liability beyond the entity itself to specific individuals under defined conditions. The bill is currently pending in the Senate (introduced January 13, 2026).
Maddy summaryS 1804, "Moose's Law," prohibits individuals convicted of animal cruelty offenses in New Jersey from owning animals or working/volunteering at animal-related businesses (like shelters, vets, pet shops, or breeding operations) for a period set by the court. The law requires courts to order offenders to forfeit owned animals (transferring them to shelters or co-owners) and bans future animal ownership or employment in animal enterprises for at least two years, or longer based on offense severity. It also creates a presumption against granting pretrial intervention (a diversion program) for people accused of certain animal cruelty offenses, meaning they typically cannot avoid trial through this program. The law directly affects convicted animal cruelty offenders, restricting their ability to interact with animals in personal or professional settings.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 2229 requires school districts receiving preschool education aid to place at least half of preschool students in licensed child care programs, rather than in district-run programs or Head Start. This directly affects school districts funded through the state's preschool aid program, mandating they secure sufficient placements at licensed providers. Districts may apply for a Department of Education waiver if licensed child care options are unavailable locally, providing justification for the request. The bill aims to increase access to licensed early childhood education settings while allowing flexibility for districts facing limited provider capacity.
Maddy summaryThis bill proposes amending New Jersey's constitution to explicitly grant public employees the right to engage in collective bargaining with state and local government employers. Currently, the constitution allows public employees to form unions and submit grievances, but this amendment would require the state to negotiate with employee representatives over wages, benefits, and working conditions. The change would apply directly to all public employees, including teachers, police, and municipal workers, by making collective bargaining a guaranteed constitutional right. The amendment must be approved by voters in the next general election after legislative passage.
Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (S 2643) amends charter school laws to clarify enrollment rules, student placements, and reporting requirements. It requires charter schools to admit all students without discrimination (except for grade-level or program-specific limits), prioritize local students with random selection for oversubscribed seats, and establish procedures for non-resident enrollment. The bill also mandates charter schools to appoint student placement liaisons who track student transitions, conduct exit interviews for non-graduating students, and report exit data (like reasons for leaving) in annual reports. The bill was withdrawn after becoming law as P.L.2025, c.276.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 527 prohibits electioneering (such as distributing campaign materials or soliciting support for candidates/parties) within 25 feet of any person waiting in line at a polling place or ballot drop box, making it a misdemeanor. This expands existing law, which already banned such activity within 100 feet of polling sites, to cover lines forming outside that 100-foot zone. The bill exempts newspaper vendors and nonpartisan voter assistance (like explaining ballot procedures) that doesn't support or oppose candidates or issues. It directly affects voters waiting in line, poll workers, and campaign volunteers near voting locations.
Maddy summaryS 1298 would expand New Jersey's economic incentive programs to include fusion energy and fusion technology companies as eligible recipients of benefits like grants, tax credits, or loans. To qualify, companies must be headquartered in New Jersey, hold proprietary intellectual property, and employ skilled workers using advanced scientific research equipment. The bill explicitly excludes eligibility for the Clean Energy Program and incentives funded through the Universal Service Fund. The New Jersey Economic Development Authority would update program rules to implement this change, ensuring fusion companies meet uniform eligibility criteria under existing incentive frameworks.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 409 allows counties and municipalities to reduce water, sewer, and stormwater fees for low-income households. It requires local authorities to establish income-based eligibility (at or below federal poverty guidelines) and verify household composition, ownership, and income through documented applications. Authorities must ensure budget stability by setting aside sufficient revenue or obtaining approval to cover reduced fees without raising rates for others. The bill applies to both sewer and water systems, mandating clear advertising of the program in billing materials and setting annual application deadlines.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows eligible voters in New Jersey to register to vote on election day at their assigned polling place. It directly affects voters who missed prior registration deadlines but meet residency requirements (30 days in the county). To register, applicants must present an acceptable ID (like a utility bill or photo ID), complete a form, and sign a written declaration confirming they’re not already registered, live in the county, and won’t vote more than once. The polling place designee issues a temporary certificate for a provisional ballot, and the election commissioner mails confirmation within two days, with verification checks for undelivered notifications.