Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New Jersey laws to require the public disclosure of specific information regarding juveniles charged with acts of delinquency. While it maintains strict confidentiality for most private records like medical and psychological files, it mandates that details about the juvenile's identity, the offense, and the court's decision be shared with victims, their families, and law enforcement upon request. Additionally, the bill allows limited access to police reports for potential civil plaintiffs involved in lawsuits related to the juvenile's actions, provided personal information about others is redacted. The legislation also permits the release of a juvenile's identity to the public if there is an active arrest warrant for a crime that would be considered an adult offense.
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Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey law to allow courts to cancel previous orders that expunge criminal records under specific circumstances. It enables a person who received an expungement to request its removal if they later discover they had pending charges or other disqualifying factors that were not revealed during the original hearing. Additionally, the legislation permits a court to revoke an expungement order at any time if there is "good cause," such as the individual committing a new crime, being found ineligible for expungement, or having a change in circumstances that was not anticipated when the order was granted. The bill also establishes strict timelines for the legal process, requiring courts to rule on these petitions within 120 days and mandating that third parties provide proof of service when filing objections.
Maddy summaryS 3502 requires all health insurance plans and Medicaid in New Jersey to cover stuttering treatment, including both habilitative (helping learn or maintain speech skills) and rehabilitative (restoring lost speech skills) speech therapy. It mandates coverage for in-person and telehealth services without cost-sharing like deductibles, copays, or annual limits, and eliminates prior authorization requirements. This directly affects all New Jersey residents with health insurance or Medicaid who need speech therapy for stuttering. The bill applies to all relevant insurance contracts issued in the state, ensuring consistent coverage for medically necessary stuttering treatment.
Maddy summaryS 3187 (New Jersey) requires auto insurance policies to provide minimum coverage limits for bodily injury and property damage, with amounts increasing over time (e.g., $35,000 for bodily injury per person after 2026). It directly affects drivers in New Jersey by mandating that policies cannot restrict recovery amounts for injuries or property damage caused by uninsured/underinsured drivers. Key provisions include setting specific minimum limits for bodily injury ($15k-$35k) and property damage ($25k with a $500 deductible), while prohibiting stacking coverage across multiple vehicles or policies. The bill ensures insurers provide at least $250,000 per person for bodily injury under uninsured motorist coverage.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Office of the Public Defender to provide legal representation to indigent defendants charged with criminal contempt for violating specific domestic violence restraining orders. It applies to violations that could result in jail time, such as those involving orders against contact or firearm possession, while explicitly excluding violations related to parenting time, financial compensation, counseling, rent, or temporary possession of property. The law expands the scope of mandatory legal aid to ensure these individuals have counsel during proceedings where they face potential incarceration. This change takes effect four months after the bill is enacted and addresses a recommendation from a state judicial committee.
Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires most private health insurance plans to cover coronary artery calcium screening tests for eligible members. The screening is mandated for individuals aged 45 and older or those identified by a doctor as having an intermediate risk of heart disease based on standard medical calculations. Insurance companies must provide this coverage every five years, though doctors can recommend more frequent tests if a patient has specific underlying health conditions. The rule applies to hospital, medical, and health service corporations as well as individual policies issued or renewed in the state after the law takes effect.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 24, 2026, as "Watchung Centennial Jubilee Day" to mark the 100th anniversary of the Borough of Watchung's incorporation. As a commemorative resolution, it does not alter laws or allocate funds but formally recognizes the borough's history and civic milestones. The measure directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to the borough's mayor and council. It serves as an official state acknowledgment of the community's heritage and growth since 1926.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a new minimum Medicaid reimbursement rate for structured day program services provided to Medicaid beneficiaries with brain injuries. It requires these rates to match the average reimbursement for Day Habilitation Services (Tiers D and E) under the Division of Developmental Disabilities program, raising payments from $3.65 to $9.09 per 15-minute service unit. The policy directly affects approved brain injury service providers and beneficiaries receiving structured day care for traumatic or non-traumatic brain injuries. It expands existing Medicaid reimbursement rules, which previously only covered community residential services for brain injury care.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases annual funding for cancer research in New Jersey by directing $10 million in cigarette and tobacco tax revenues to the New Jersey Commission on Cancer Research (NJCCR), up from the current $1 million. It establishes a permanent, non-lapsing "Cancer Research Fund" in the state Treasury, ensuring these funds cannot be diverted to other state budgets. The fund must allocate at least $5 million annually to general cancer research and at least $5 million specifically to pediatric cancer research, with all spending requiring approval by the NJCCR. The State Treasurer manages the fund, and any interest earned is reinvested into the fund for ongoing research support.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Jersey law to clarify how the Emergency Medical Technician Training Fund reimburses agencies that train volunteer EMTs. It specifically defines "volunteer" as those who do not receive an hourly wage or salary for their services, while explicitly excluding full-time hospital employees from this definition. The legislation also broadens the definition of higher education to include out-of-state universities and sets a minimum service requirement of 12 calls or 150 hours annually for the first three years of certification. Additionally, it establishes rules for recovering training funds if a volunteer stops meeting service requirements, except when they leave to attend college.