Sen. Angela McKnight

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey employers to allow employees with qualifying menstrual conditions to work remotely at least two full days per month. It covers specific conditions like endometriosis, uterine fibroids, and severe menstrual symptoms that cause discomfort but do not prevent performing job duties. Employers may request medical documentation to verify eligibility and cannot penalize employees for requesting remote work. Employers must prove any remote work request would cause undue hardship or prevent essential job performance, with violations subject to civil penalties up to $10,000.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals exemptions that previously allowed new apartment buildings to avoid rent control during their initial mortgage period. It requires new construction to comply with municipal rent control and rent leveling ordinances from the start, rather than after a set period. Landlords of new residential developments and their tenants will be directly affected, as rent limits will apply immediately upon occupancy instead of after the mortgage period. The key change removes the existing exemption in state law (P.L.1987, c.153), applying to projects with development applications submitted after the bill's effective date. This creates a more immediate rent control framework for new housing in participating municipalities.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to create an online portal where law enforcement officers must report misconduct by colleagues within 72 hours. Officers must report witnessed unjustifiable use of force, civil rights violations, or criminal offenses by other officers, and may optionally report policy violations that don't rise to criminal level. The portal ensures anonymity by generating random identifiers instead of personal details for reporters. It directly affects all law enforcement officers in New Jersey who observe misconduct during their duties.

Maddy summaryS 4203 creates a publicly accessible online registry of individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses in New Jersey, including their name, aliases, offense details, physical description, photo, vehicle information, and last known address. It mandates that courts order domestic violence offenders to complete professional counseling (6 months for first offense, up to 2 years for repeat offenses) and perform at least one year of community service. The bill also significantly increases fines for domestic violence convictions: $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and $5,000 for a third or subsequent offense. Offenders can petition for removal from the registry after 2, 7, or 20 years (depending on offense count), but those convicted of homicide, sexual assault, or aggravated assault are ineligible for removal.

Maddy summaryS 4227 designates June of each year as "LGBTQIA+ Pride Month" in New Jersey, recognizing all members of the LGBTQIA+ community including those identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, nonbinary, and other gender identities or sexual orientations. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities. This designation directly affects all New Jersey residents by establishing state-level recognition of the LGBTQIA+ community's contributions and promoting inclusion. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment and does not create new programs or funding, serving as a symbolic commemorative measure.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires landlords in New Jersey to provide displaced residential tenants with specific notice and compensation when evicting them for renovation purposes. Landlords must pay tenants 12 months' rent plus the cost of a moving truck if they falsely claim renovation as the reason for eviction (e.g., when seeking personal occupancy or selling to a buyer who will occupy). Tenants must receive written notice at least one month before displacement (or until lease expiration), detailing valid renovation eviction conditions. Unpaid compensation accrues 18% interest and becomes a priority lien on the property after 30 days, enforceable through county recording. The law directly affects tenants in rental units facing displacement for renovation claims, ensuring transparency and financial protection.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) application process to improve clarity and accessibility for applicants. It requires the state to create a simplified notice (at a 4th-grade reading level in English and translated into the top 7 non-English languages used by applicants) explaining SNAP eligibility, verification rules, and county agency assistance. Applicants must self-attest to five specific items - dependent care, household composition, financial resources, shelter expenses, and citizenship status - during certification or recertification. Additional verification is only required if information is deemed questionable, with clear written notice provided to applicants about what’s needed. The bill directly affects SNAP applicants and county agencies in New Jersey, aligning with federal SNAP rules while simplifying the process.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a two-year guaranteed income pilot program in New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development. It provides $500 monthly for 18 months to 500 randomly selected residents in seven cities (Paterson, Passaic City, Jersey City, Plainfield, Newark, Trenton, Camden), with eligibility limited to households earning under $80,000 annually and no more than one participant per household. The program collects voluntary spending and financial data from participants to study how unconditional cash payments affect individual spending habits and local economic conditions. A final report analyzing the results must be submitted to the Governor and Legislature within 10 months after the pilot ends.

Maddy summarySCR 127 is a non-binding legislative resolution expressing the New Jersey Legislature's support for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives in the state's higher education institutions and private businesses. It encourages colleges to implement programs that improve student success - such as mentorship, culturally inclusive curricula, and support services - and urges businesses to prioritize DEIA in hiring, training, and workplace culture. The resolution highlights New Jersey's diverse population (over 45% people of color, large immigrant community) and cites evidence that DEIA efforts strengthen student outcomes and economic competitiveness. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new laws or funding but formally endorses existing DEIA work as a priority for the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies procedures for restoring driver's licenses after suspension or revocation in New Jersey. It requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to provide written notice to license holders about the $100 restoration fee and any court-ordered conditions needed for license reinstatement. The bill specifies that courts cannot impose additional penalties for driving while license is suspended if the original suspension period has ended, the restoration fee has been paid, and all court conditions are satisfied. This affects drivers with suspended or revoked licenses, the Motor Vehicle Commission, and courts handling related violations.