Maddy summaryThis bill revises the duties of New Jersey's Nursing Home Administrator's Licensing Board, directly affecting nursing home administrators seeking or renewing licenses. It sets specific timelines: requiring the board to issue licenses within 90 days of application, approve/disapprove training plans within 15 business days (or 10 for amendments), and automatically permit implementation if not acted upon within that timeframe. The bill also mandates that applicants complete 1,750 hours in an internship program (max 50 hours weekly) within two years, pass a licensing exam within two attempts, and provide documentation for name/address changes. Additionally, it streamlines licensing for out-of-state administrators in good standing or transferring between facilities under the same ownership.
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Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health to collect and coordinate data on the language skills and educational progress of children diagnosed as deaf or hard of hearing from birth through age 10. The data will be gathered using a centralized platform, shared with the Departments of Human Services and Education (with parental consent), and used to improve programs for these children. It mandates compliance with privacy laws and specifies that the Division of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing will manage data sharing only with a parent or guardian's written permission. The bill does not create new funding or programs but aims to better inform existing services through coordinated data.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2587) requires New Jersey health insurance companies to cover mental health treatment and therapy for domestic violence victims as "medically necessary," eliminating any policy provision that would deny such coverage. It directly affects domestic violence victims seeking mental health care and applies to all health insurance policies (group, individual, and health service contracts) sold in New Jersey. The law mandates that insurers provide full coverage for these services at the same level as other medically necessary treatments, with no separate co-pays or denials based on the domestic violence context. The bill amends existing insurance statutes to explicitly prohibit coverage denials for mental health care related to domestic violence, ensuring victims receive equal treatment under their insurance plans.
Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the requirement that New Jersey's high school graduation proficiency test be administered to 11th grade students. It revises existing law to remove the specific mandate for testing 11th graders, while maintaining the requirement for students to demonstrate proficiency through other means to graduate. The change directly affects current 11th grade students and future cohorts, removing a standardized test requirement they previously had to take. The bill focuses on modifying assessment administration timing without altering the overall graduation proficiency standards.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA) to establish a statewide initiative for the Red Sand Project, a public awareness campaign focused on human trafficking prevention. The initiative must align with January, designated as Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and will operate in consultation with the existing Commission on Human Trafficking. Funding for the initiative may come from the "Human Trafficking Survivor’s Assistance Fund," as authorized by the Attorney General. The bill mandates this action without creating new criminal penalties or altering victim service programs directly.
Maddy summaryS 2014 establishes a New Jersey Department of Education grant program to reimburse full-time public school teachers for classroom supply expenses, directly affecting teachers in all public school districts. Teachers may receive up to $250 annually for eligible items like books, computers, or classroom materials (excluding physical education supplies), with reimbursement requiring submission of receipts to their school district. Unused funds after initial reimbursements cover teachers who spent over $250, with remaining balances carried forward to the next school year. The program is funded exclusively through federal pandemic relief funds (e.g., the American Rescue Plan Act), not state budget dollars.
Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a $100,000 limit on sales tax exemptions for businesses in New Jersey's Urban Enterprise Zone (UEZ) program. It directly affects certified UEZ businesses (those with UZ-4 certification) by allowing them to claim full tax exemptions on all costs for property improvements, such as building repairs or renovations, without the previous $100,000 cap. The exemption applies retroactively to all qualifying property improvements made on or after January 1, 2022. This change simplifies access to tax savings for businesses seeking to upgrade their facilities within designated UEZ areas.
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.
Maddy summaryS 2015 requires most New Jersey employers to provide up to two full paid workdays for employees to attend their children's school events (like conferences or meetings), in addition to existing earned sick leave. Employers offering this benefit would receive tax credits equal to the wages paid during those days, reducing their corporate or income tax liability. The tax credits are capped at $10 million annually, with reports to the legislature on program usage. The bill is pending and would take effect in 2025.
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).