Sen. Andrew Zwicker

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4101) requires social media companies with at least five million global users to provide New Jersey residents a free, 24-hour toll-free phone number to report fraudulent account activity, such as unauthorized access. Social media companies must publish this number in security emails sent to New Jersey users and on their platform’s homepage or help page. Non-compliance would violate existing consumer protection laws, potentially leading to penalties. The law directly affects New Jersey account holders and major social media platforms operating in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A5052) requires New Jersey health insurers, Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare), and state health benefit programs to cover screening, prevention, and treatment services for children's behavioral health issues without requiring a formal mental health diagnosis. It establishes "at-risk diagnosis" as a billing mechanism, allowing providers to use Social Determinants of Health Z-codes (instead of standard mental health codes) for preventive care based on factors like family circumstances. Coverage must be provided at the same level as other medical services for children under 18. The law applies to all health plans, Medicaid contracts, and state employee health programs effective 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4894) updates New Jersey law to replace all references to the federal "Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices" (ACIP) with references to the New Jersey Department of Health. It affects state agencies that have rules or regulations citing ACIP recommendations for vaccinations or immunizations. The bill requires agencies to revise their rules to use the Department of Health's recommendations instead of ACIP guidance, but does not change existing vaccination requirements or policies. This is a procedural update to align state law with state authority, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows winery license holders who produce no more than 250,000 gallons of wine annually to sell their wine to other wineries within New Jersey or to wineries outside the state, following the purchasing winery's regulations. It also establishes a new "supplemental wine production facility sublicense" that permits these wineries to produce wine at facilities they own or lease, separate from their main winery location. Wine sold to other wineries doesn't count toward the seller's annual production total but does count toward the buyer's total for fee calculations and eligibility. The sublicense requires a $750 fee and prohibits retail sales at the supplemental facility. This change provides wineries with more flexibility in production and distribution while maintaining New Jersey's wine production regulations.

Maddy summaryThe Climate Superfund Act would require fossil fuel companies that extracted or refined fossil fuels between 1995 and the bill's effective date to pay compensatory damages for climate change impacts they caused. Companies responsible for over one billion metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions during this period would pay based on their proportional share of emissions. The Department of Environmental Protection would collect these payments into a special fund and distribute them as grants for climate adaptation projects like flood protection, infrastructure upgrades, and health programs. Companies would have six months to pay in full or choose nine annual installments, with potential for administrative appeals if they disagree with the assessment.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the New Jersey Innovation Authority, a new state entity within the Department of the Treasury that will serve as the primary hub for technology innovation across state government. The Authority will be led by a Chief Innovation Officer (initially appointed by the Governor, then by the Authority) and consist of 13 members with expertise in digital technology, data science, and public engagement. Its responsibilities include advising state agencies on modernizing services, promoting evidence-based approaches to technology implementation, and developing metrics to measure innovation progress. The Authority must submit annual reports to the Governor and Legislature and can contract directly with technology experts and nonprofit organizations to advance its mission.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $15,815,984 in constitutionally dedicated corporation business tax revenues to the New Jersey Historic Trust. It provides grants for specific historic preservation projects (like restoring historic sites and managing preservation efforts) and covers related administrative costs. The funds are distributed through three grant categories: capital preservation, historic site management, and emergency repairs, as approved by the Trust. This is a direct funding mechanism for existing preservation programs, not a new policy initiative.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (S 1067) requires the state's Department of Human Services to conduct a landscape analysis of mental health services accessible to deaf and hard of hearing residents. It mandates that mental health services be provided in a client's primary communication method (like sign language or speech), delivered by professionals certified in that method and trained in culturally appropriate care for the deaf community. The bill also requires the creation of a resource guide listing providers meeting these standards and defines key terms like "culturally affirmative mental health services." It directly affects deaf and hard of hearing individuals seeking mental health care across New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey municipalities to submit quarterly data on affordable housing and senior citizen housing units to the Department of Community Affairs. The information includes building addresses, management contacts, application status, and online application links. This data will be published on state government websites (Community Affairs, Housing Finance Agency, and Housing Resource Center) and linked from municipal websites. The bill directly affects local governments by mandating data reporting and aims to make housing availability information more accessible to the public. It does not change housing eligibility or funding but creates a centralized public resource.

Maddy summarySCR 141 is a New Jersey legislative resolution formally recognizing the 30th anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide (the 1995 killing of over 8,000 Bosniak civilians) and the Dayton Accords (which ended the Bosnian War in 1995). The resolution does not create new laws or policies but serves as a symbolic acknowledgment to honor victims and survivors, aligning with international recognition of the genocide by the UN and International Court of Justice. It directs that copies be sent to the Ambassadors of Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United States and to the U.S. Mission in New York, supporting Bosnian communities in New Jersey and globally.