Sen. Teresa Ruiz

Co-sponsor A 5462

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Revises law establishing Office of Food Security Advocate, and establishes certain conditions for use of monies appropriated to emergency food organizations.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary A 1100

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires entities to remove abandoned lines and mark information on certain lines.*

Maddy summaryThis bill requires telecommunications and cable companies, as well as other entities owning lines, to remove abandoned lines (defined as those not used for 24 consecutive months or not maintained safely) and mark lines attached to buildings with their ownership details. It mandates that entities either correct or remove abandoned lines within 12 months of the bill's effective date and mark new or existing unmarked lines on structures with their name or identifier. Property owners and the Board of Utilities can request removal of suspected abandoned lines, with entities required to respond within five business days. The law applies specifically to above-ground lines used for telecommunications or cable service, excluding certain connected lines in residential/commercial areas.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor A 5285

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Co-sponsor

Requires copies of certain law enforcement records to be provided to victims of domestic violence upon request.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary S 4119

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires certain health care facilities to develop certain doula policies and procedures.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 1660

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes "Male Teachers of Color Mentorship Pilot Program"; appropriates $95,000.*

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 1662

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires NJ Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council to prepare report regarding suicide prevention instruction in public schools.

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary A 1729

Passed · New Jersey General Assembly · Lead sponsor

Requires AG to address human trafficking in underserved communities.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 4250

In committee · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Establishes Community Crisis Response Advisory Council and community crisis response teams pilot program; designates "Seabrooks-Washington Community-Led Crisis Response Act;" appropriates $12 million.*

In committee Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track

Primary S 530

Signed into law · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Requires certain school meal information be provided to public school students' parents and requires school districts to request that families apply for school meals under certain circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public school districts to provide parents or guardians with written information about the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs, along with an application form, at the start of each school year or during a student's initial enrollment. Districts must also obtain either a completed application or a signed card confirming parents declined participation, making at least one follow-up contact if neither is received. The bill mandates that all materials be provided in a language the parent understands and includes provisions for districts to assist families with applications. It applies to all schools not already participating in the Community Eligibility Provision, which automatically provides free meals to all students. The law aims to increase access to free/reduced-price school meals by simplifying the application process for families.

Signed into law Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors

Primary S 539

Passed · New Jersey Senate · Lead sponsor

Permits online purchase of eligible foods using WIC funds and use of WIC funds for grocery delivery charges.*

Passed Jan 8, 2024 0 co-sponsors Track