Sen. Andrew Zwicker

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (S 4976) requires law enforcement officers to reveal their facial identity during public interactions (by not wearing masks/disguises) and provide clear identification before detaining or arresting someone. Officers must show a uniform with agency insignia, a photo ID card, a numbered badge, or verbally state their name and agency. Exemptions apply for undercover work, medical masks with physician approval, smoke protection during emergencies, or when identification would risk safety, compromise investigations, or require stealth. The law directly affects all state, local, and federal officers performing public duties in New Jersey and takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover recommended childhood immunizations without requiring cost sharing (such as copays or deductibles). It changes the requirement from covering immunizations recommended by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to covering immunizations recommended by the New Jersey Department of Health. The Department of Health must make these recommendations consistent with input from major medical associations including the American Medical Association and American Academy of Pediatrics. The coverage applies to all types of health insurance plans, including hospital, medical, and health maintenance organization plans, and requires insurers to notify subscribers of any changes in coverage.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 3016 bill prohibits four specific chemicals - brominated vegetable oil, potassium bromate, propylparaben, and red dye 3 - from being used in commercial foods sold within the state. It amends existing food safety law to add these substances to the list of prohibited ingredients, making it illegal for manufacturers, distributors, or retailers to sell or distribute food containing them. The law aligns with European Union bans on these chemicals, which studies link to health risks, particularly for children. Violations would result in fines of $50-$1,000 per offense, enforced by the New Jersey Department of Health under the State Sanitary Code.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require New Jersey Medicaid and the Plan First program to cover fertility preservation services when medically necessary treatments (such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy) could cause iatrogenic infertility. It defines "iatrogenic infertility" as fertility impairment from medical treatments affecting reproductive organs, and specifies coverage for standard procedures like sperm, egg, embryo, and ovarian tissue storage. The bill prohibits denying coverage based on age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or marital status. It would provide low-income individuals with access to fertility preservation services that are often cost-prohibitive. The bill applies to Medicaid beneficiaries and Plan First participants facing potential iatrogenic infertility from medically necessary treatments.

Maddy summaryS 3503 provides a 35% tax credit against New Jersey corporation business and gross income tax for production companies that incur eligible costs for pre-Broadway and post-Broadway theater productions performed at qualified facilities in the state. The credit covers 35% of production and performance expenditures including sets, costumes, payroll (up to $250,000 per week), advertising, and transportation costs. Production companies must apply to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority for approval, with final approval by the Division of Taxation, and the total annual tax credits are capped at $10 million. This bill directly affects theater production companies seeking to offset costs for shows intended for or following Broadway performances.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (S 4918) prohibits placing candidates on general election ballots if they are constitutionally ineligible for the office they seek. It directly affects candidates who fail to meet age requirements, term limits, or other qualifications specified in the New Jersey or U.S. Constitution. The bill amends election law to require ballot printers to remove such candidates' names before voting. This ensures only constitutionally qualified candidates appear on ballots, without changing eligibility standards themselves.

Maddy summaryS 4898 would lower the minimum required uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage for transportation network company (TNC) drivers and companies in New Jersey, such as Uber or Lyft. Current law requires TNC drivers to maintain at least $1.5 million in such coverage when providing rides. The bill would reduce this minimum coverage amount to a lower figure, though the exact new amount is not specified in the text. This change would directly affect TNC drivers and companies by reducing their insurance requirements.

Maddy summaryThe Firearm and Ammunition Procurement Act sets new rules for how New Jersey state agencies purchase firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories. It requires companies bidding for state contracts to certify they do not sell unserialized gun parts (like frames or receivers) and disclose any past inspection violations, while providing annual documentation on safety practices, trace requests, theft reports, and compliance with firearm laws. State agencies must reject non-compliant bids, cannot make emergency purchases of these items, and must develop safety-focused procurement procedures with the Attorney General. The law applies to all state contracts for these items starting on its effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey law enforcement officers to visibly identify themselves while performing public duties. Officers must display their agency name or initials and their name or badge number on their uniform, prohibiting masks or disguises unless specific exceptions apply (such as undercover work, tactical operations, medical needs, or environmental hazards like smoke or extreme cold). Violations are punishable by a fine of up to $1,000 or up to six months in jail. The law applies broadly to state, county, municipal, and federal officers acting under New Jersey law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3396) allows educational research and service corporations in New Jersey to act as lead agencies for procuring *any* goods or services - including educational technology, consulting, staffing, and other support - for member institutions. It directly affects public research universities, state colleges, county colleges, and nonprofit institutions of higher education receiving state aid that are part of such corporations. The key provision exempts contracts between these corporations and their member institutions from standard public bidding requirements under state laws like the County College Contracts Law and State College Contracts Law. This streamlines procurement by treating these agreements as "shared services" without requiring competitive bidding.