Sen. Angela McKnight

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Board of Nursing to create a Nursing Scribe Program in partnership with approved nursing schools. Under the program, nursing students can earn academic credit by completing a course that teaches electronic medical records documentation, medical terminology, HIPAA compliance, and medical billing and coding. Students must also complete supervised practicum hours providing documentation assistance to licensed nurses during patient encounters. The bill defines nurse scribe services as documentation support that stays within the scope of a nurse's professional licensure.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends the New Jersey Board of Nursing by updating the composition, qualifications, and duties of its members. It requires specific professional experience and residency requirements for board members, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse educators, and an advanced practice nurse. The legislation also outlines the board's powers to examine applicants, issue licenses, and investigate violations of nursing regulations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires NJ FamilyCare to reimburse for multiple medical encounters per day at federally qualified health centers, provided each encounter is with a different specialty provider and medical necessity is documented. It directly affects patients enrolled in NJ FamilyCare who visit these community health centers and the health centers themselves, allowing them to bill for same-day visits with multiple specialists. The legislation includes specific definitions for specialty providers and requires the state to seek necessary federal approvals to implement the reimbursement changes. Existing rules limiting coverage to one encounter per day would be expanded under this bill, but only when the additional visits involve different specialists and are medically necessary.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $597,450 in additional state funding to the Department of Children and Families to support HomeFront NJ's Diaper Access Expansion Pilot Program. The funds will enable the organization to distribute diapers to more families across Central New Jersey, addressing the need for clean, dry diapers among infants and young children. This supplemental appropriation is intended to expand the organization's existing diaper service beyond its current informal operations. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates November 13 of each year as "Day of Civility" in New Jersey to coincide with World Kindness Day. The resolution asks the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with educational programs and activities focused on fostering politeness and respectful discourse. This symbolic measure directly affects state government officials and the general public by establishing a formal date for promoting civility, though it does not create new legal requirements or penalties. The bill relies on existing state procedures for proclamations and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes maximum fees for replacement keys and key fobs in publicly subsidized senior housing in New Jersey. It directly affects tenants living in these subsidized apartments by limiting the cost they must pay when they lose or need to replace their access devices. Under the new rules, the fee for a replacement key cannot exceed $25, while the fee for a replacement key fob is capped at $50. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires mandatory fines and education programs for individuals convicted of prostitution offenses committed within 500 feet of schools, registered day care centers, or licensed child care facilities in New Jersey. The legislation creates a dedicated fund to support these education requirements and establishes specific penalties for prostitution activities near locations where children are present. It amends existing prostitution laws to include stricter penalties for offenses occurring near educational and childcare facilities, aiming to protect children from proximity to sex work. The bill applies to both those engaging in prostitution and those promoting it within the specified distance of protected locations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires temporary nurse staffing agencies in New Jersey to register annually with the Division of Consumer Affairs and prohibits unregistered agencies from providing services in the state. It mandates that agencies ensure all assigned nurses are properly credentialed, limits nurse billing rates to 150% of regional hourly wages, and requires agencies to maintain workers' compensation insurance and track employee health code violations. The legislation also prevents agencies from poaching nurses from client facilities and restricts contracts that block nurses from seeking permanent employment, while requiring agencies to maintain auditable salary records and submit violation reports to regulators.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to update the state's law enforcement use of force policy, directly affecting all law enforcement agencies in the state. Key provisions mandate that officers prioritize deescalation and crisis intervention techniques, use force only when proportional to the threat, and follow clear guidelines for firearm use and reporting excessive force incidents. The policy must also include specific training requirements for vulnerable populations, procedures for investigating citizen complaints, and regular reviews to ensure fairness and accountability. The revised policy must be published within seven months of the bill's enactment and will take effect eight months after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies how New Jersey courts handle visitation requests in guardianship cases involving incapacitated individuals. It requires courts to issue temporary visitation orders within ten days when a family member or interested party applies for access. The law establishes a presumption in favor of allowing visitation, meaning it can only be denied with clear and convincing evidence that it harms the person's best interests. Courts retain the authority to impose conditions like supervised visits when appropriate.