Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2871) requires most health insurance plans sold in New Jersey to cover screening for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders for people aged 65 or older. It applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, individual health insurance policies, group health plans, health benefits plans, and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) issued or renewed in the state. The coverage must be provided at the same level as other medical conditions, without additional cost-sharing, and defines "Alzheimer's and related disorders" as dementia impairing daily functioning. This policy change directly affects seniors enrolled in these insurance plans and aims to improve early detection access.
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Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's Homelessness Prevention Program to add a new requirement: landlords must pay a fee when filing eviction cases related to unpaid rent. It sets strict eligibility rules for assistance, requiring applicants to be New Jersey residents facing imminent homelessness due to eviction, foreclosure, or inability to pay rent/mortgage, with income capped at 80% of area median income. The program prioritizes vulnerable groups like seniors (62+), people with disabilities, domestic violence survivors, and families with children facing separation. Assistance for mortgage issues must be for owner-occupied homes owned for at least one year, and applicants must exhaust other financial resources before qualifying. The bill does not change existing program funding but establishes new administrative criteria for aid distribution.
Maddy summaryS 2601 ("Stephanie's Law") requires New Jersey's Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to create a publicly accessible domestic violence registry. The registry includes individuals convicted of domestic violence crimes, those with final restraining orders against them, or those found in contempt of such orders. It will contain detailed personal information (name, aliases, photo, vehicle details, address) for public search, with a process for removal if someone was wrongly listed. Law enforcement must search both this new public registry and the existing non-public central registry during arrests to check for active restraining orders. This bill aims to enhance public safety by providing accessible information about individuals with domestic violence histories.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey school districts serving grades 4-12 to hold an annual, multi-day bullying prevention program lasting three to five days. The program must provide age-appropriate sessions for students covering topics like cyberbullying prevention, bystander intervention, empathy, and conflict resolution, with all students required to attend sessions matching their grade level. Districts must also provide staff training on bullying prevention as part of this program, and may use the new "Bullying Prevention Fund" (created by this bill) to secure grants for implementation if resources are lacking. Failure to comply may result in the Commissioner of Education withholding state aid from the district.
Maddy summarySJR 42 designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month" in New Jersey. The bill requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials, organizations, and citizens to observe the month with awareness activities. It is a symbolic resolution with no new funding, regulations, or policy changes - merely commemorating the issue through designated observance. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026, and referred to committee.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits used car dealers from selling vehicles "as is" under specific conditions, directly affecting buyers and dealers. It bans deceptive practices like misrepresenting certified vehicles when odometers are rolled back, vehicles have flood damage, frame issues, or incomplete inspections. Dealers must offer buyers a contract allowing returns without cause within 2 business days (after delivery), with fees capped at $250 for vehicles under $30,000 and a 250-mile driving limit. The law also requires clear disclosure of vehicle history (e.g., "salvage" titles) and prohibits disclaiming warranties, aiming to increase transparency in used car sales.
Maddy summaryThis bill expands the duties of New Jersey's Commission on Human Trafficking to specifically require it to promote coordinated responses between state and local law enforcement agencies for investigating and prosecuting human trafficking cases. The Commission, which includes members from law enforcement, victim advocacy groups, and human trafficking survivors, will now be tasked with facilitating collaboration among prosecutors, police, and other agencies. This change builds on the Commission's existing responsibilities to evaluate trafficking laws, review victim services, and develop public awareness efforts. The policy change directly affects how law enforcement agencies coordinate their work on trafficking cases within New Jersey.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2818) changes how New Jersey courts appoint guardians for adults who are legally incapacitated. It adds a new factor for courts to consider: individuals who provided previous care in the best interest of the incapacitated person or their estate. The bill maintains the existing priority order (spouse/domestic partner first, then heirs/friends), but clarifies courts must now also weigh evidence of prior caregiving. This applies directly to courts making guardianship decisions and to people seeking guardianship appointments.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3188) requires county recording officers (like county clerks or registers of deeds) to create a property alert service in partnership with the Motor Vehicle Commission. It directly affects owners of real property and manufactured homes by providing notifications within seven days when legal claims like liens, deeds, or other documents affecting their property are recorded. Property owners can voluntarily sign up to receive alerts via email or mail, with counties allowed to charge a $10 annual fee per property to cover service costs. The service aims to prevent fraud by alerting owners to recorded documents that could impact their property rights. The bill is pending before the Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a minimum daily reimbursement rate of $950 for pediatric skilled care nursing facilities (SCNFs) participating in New Jersey's Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs. It directly affects facilities providing specialized, long-term care to medically fragile children and youth up to age 21, such as the four currently operating in New Jersey. To qualify for this rate, facilities must comply with state and federal requirements for licensure, patient safety, and care quality. The bill appropriates necessary funds from the General Fund to implement this rate increase and requires the Commissioner of Human Services to seek federal approval for the change.