Sen. John McKeon

Maddy summaryS 681, the "Electronic Cigarette Extended Producer Responsibility Act," requires e-cigarette manufacturers and distributors in New Jersey to form a producer responsibility organization (PRO) within two years. This PRO must manage the collection, recycling, reuse, and environmentally sound disposal of discarded e-cigarettes, including single-use devices and batteries. The law directly affects e-cigarette producers and distributors by shifting end-of-life waste management costs and responsibilities from local governments and consumers to the industry. Key provisions mandate the PRO to follow environmental standards, maintain financial accountability, and operate under state approval to ensure effective waste handling.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3006) would require New Jersey Medicaid to cover fertility preservation services (like egg or sperm freezing) for individuals who develop infertility as a direct result of medically necessary treatments, such as cancer therapy. It would specifically apply to New Jersey Medicaid beneficiaries who experience iatrogenic infertility (infertility caused by medical care) due to treatments deemed necessary by their healthcare providers. The bill amends existing Medicaid coverage rules to add these fertility preservation services to the list of covered medical benefits under the program. The bill was introduced on January 13, 2026, and referred to the Senate Health Committee for review.

Maddy summaryThis proposed New Jersey bill (S 2284) would impose a $0.0025 tax on companies processing 10,000 or more financial transactions annually through electronic systems located in New Jersey. It directly affects large financial transaction processors (such as stock exchanges or trading platforms) that meet this volume threshold. The tax applies to transactions involving stocks, derivatives, or other financial securities, but only once per transaction even if multiple processors are involved. Processors would file and pay the tax monthly, following standard state tax procedures. The bill is pending in the Senate Commerce Committee as of January 2026.

Maddy summarySCR 57 is a New Jersey concurrent resolution condemning President Trump's decision to rescind a federal policy that prohibited immigration enforcement in sensitive locations like schools, hospitals, places of worship, and shelters. It specifically targets the Trump administration's reversal of Biden-era guidance that protected these areas, which had been in place since 2011. The resolution states this change deters immigrant families - including U.S. citizen children - from accessing essential services like healthcare, education, and disaster relief. As a symbolic statement (not a law), it reaffirms New Jersey's commitment to equal access to services regardless of immigration status and will be sent to the President, Homeland Security Secretary, and New Jersey's congressional delegation.

Maddy summaryS 2259 codifies existing regulations that allow a broader range of healthcare providers (including nurse practitioners and physician assistants trained since 2021) to perform abortions in New Jersey, while removing medically unnecessary facility requirements. The bill directly affects abortion providers and patients by eliminating outdated rules that increased costs and created barriers to care. Key provisions include updating statutory language to reflect current practices, removing facility requirements that don’t improve patient health, and ensuring consistent access to abortion services. This legislation secures existing access without expanding new provider types, focusing on streamlining current operational standards. The bill aims to make reproductive healthcare more affordable and accessible within New Jersey communities.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey's state pension and annuity funds (managed by the Division of Investment) from investing in companies that manufacture, import, or sell assault firearms for civilian use. It exempts companies producing such firearms exclusively for military or law enforcement use. Existing investments violating this rule must be divested within three years, with annual reports to the legislature on progress. The bill uses New Jersey's existing legal definition of "assault firearm" from N.J.S.2C:39-1.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's public colleges and universities to invite the Council on Compulsive Gambling to campus at least once per semester. The institutions must facilitate these visits to provide students and staff with information about gambling risks, counseling services, and self-exclusion programs for compulsive gambling. The mandate applies directly to all public higher education institutions in New Jersey and takes effect immediately. Note: The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was approved as part of P.L.2025, c.197, meaning it is now law.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's electric public utilities to create and implement grid modernization plans within one year. The plans must address projects like improving storm resilience, integrating renewable energy, and meeting climate goals, with cost estimates and timelines. Utilities can recover implementation costs through rate adjustments, while a new $300 million Grid Modernization Ratepayer Relief Fund will provide financial assistance to customers facing rate increases. The Board of Public Utilities reviews and approves these plans, ensuring they align with state climate objectives and cost-effectiveness. The bill directly affects all electric utilities operating in New Jersey and their ratepayers.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a tax credit for businesses developing anaerobic digestion facilities that process food waste in New Jersey. It allows eligible taxpayers to claim a credit equal to up to 50% of facility development costs or $250,000 per facility, whichever is lower, against their corporation business tax. The credit is available for six years, with a total cap of $15 million in combined credits statewide. The policy directly affects businesses constructing these facilities, aiming to incentivize investment in infrastructure that converts food waste into biogas while excluding donated food and consumer waste from eligibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $750,000 in supplemental funding to the Office of the Public Defender’s Trial Services to Indigents program for fiscal year 2024. The funds will hire eight additional attorneys specifically dedicated to juvenile cases in Essex and Atlantic counties, where juvenile caseloads and custodial sentences have risen sharply. It directly supports juvenile defendants facing post-dispositional matters, addressing a 25-30% projected increase in cases due to expanded legal mandates. The funding targets high-volume regions to reduce backlogs and shorten custody durations, as noted in the bill’s statement. (Note: This is a funding measure, not a policy change.)