Sen. Raj Mukherji

Maddy summaryThis bill requires ticket sellers - including brokers, issuers, and websites - to clearly display the total price of a ticket (including all fees like service charges) before purchase, in dollars, without misleading presentation. It prohibits price increases during checkout (except for delivery fees on physical tickets selected before payment). Venues or their agents cannot charge extra beyond the set ticket price plus taxes, though reasonable service fees for specific services (e.g., credit card processing) or physical delivery fees are permitted. The law applies to all ticket sales in New Jersey and takes effect seven months after enactment.

Maddy summaryS 3394 requires all New Jersey food service businesses - including restaurants, cafes, grocery stores, food trucks, and movie theaters - to provide clear written notice of major food allergens (like milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame) for every menu item, including temporary offerings. Businesses must display this information directly on menus, via a scannable QR code linking to an online resource, or on separate written materials like charts or booklets, using common allergen names or approved symbols. The law excludes prepackaged foods already covered by federal labeling rules. Enforcement will be handled by the Department of Health or local health boards upon complaint.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 3013 imposes a $0.40 monthly fee per mobile line on residents using commercial mobile or IP-enabled voice services (excluding Lifeline program participants). Telecom companies collect this fee from customers and remit it quarterly to a new "9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Hotline Trust Fund Account" in the state Treasury. Funds in the account will finance specific crisis services including 9-8-8 call center operations, mobile crisis response teams, crisis stabilization centers, and public awareness campaigns. The bill mandates annual reporting on fund usage and requires the Legislature to review fee adjustments based on service needs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all source plasma donation centers in New Jersey to obtain a state license from the Department of Health. Operators must apply for a license (paying a $25 fee for existing centers) and renew it annually by November 10, displaying the license prominently at their facility. The law mandates centers follow specific safety rules based on federal standards for plasma collection, staff training, and donor screening. It does not apply to centers conducting only basic donor tests, and license fees fund the Department's oversight activities.

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages New Jersey local governments to share services (like waste management or IT) through agreements between municipalities, aiming to reduce local expenses and potentially lower property taxes for residents. It requires "employment reconciliation plans" when shared services affect civil service employees, including terminal leave payments (one month per five years of service) for those terminated due to cost savings, and creates a pilot program in seven diverse counties to test these arrangements. The bill amends existing laws to address Civil Service tenure barriers that previously hindered such cost-saving collaborations. It also establishes procedures for resolving disputes and expeditiously approving shared service agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill redirects fines for speeding violations under "Antwan's Law" in specific Burlington City zones (Route 130) to local municipalities. Currently, these tripled fines go to general municipal funds and county road funds, but this bill requires all such fines to be paid directly into the municipality's treasury. The funds must be used exclusively for pedestrian safety initiatives and law enforcement purposes within the municipality. It affects drivers who speed in the designated Burlington City areas covered by Antwan's Law, which reduces speed limits to 25-35 mph near schools and residential zones following a pedestrian fatality.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires limited liability companies (LLCs) and foreign LLCs to disclose specific ownership details when recording deeds for residential rental properties (including single-family homes, duplexes, or multi-unit buildings). The disclosure must include the registered agent's name and address, plus the beneficial owner's full name, date of birth, current address, and a unique ID number - all submitted as an affidavit with the property deed. This applies only to transfers of rental properties with one to two dwelling units or multiple dwellings to LLCs. The requirement amends New Jersey law to increase transparency in real estate transactions involving LLC ownership.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipalities and counties to install automated speed cameras in school zones only after conducting traffic studies showing a documented safety need, such as frequent speeding or accidents. It sets strict technical requirements: cameras must be accurate within ±1 mph, capture two images (including license plates), and include violation dates. Revenue from citations must fund the "School Zone Safety Improvement Fund" for local safety projects, not general budgets. The law explicitly prohibits current photo radar enforcement until these new standards are implemented, directly affecting school zones, local governments, and drivers who speed near schools.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Transportation to create rules reducing helicopter noise at state-licensed airports, heliports, and helistops. It mandates a 47% reduction in helicopter departures (excluding emergency medical, military, news, and hospital flights) compared to the prior 12-month average. Additionally, it bans tourist/sightseeing helicopters from operating between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekdays and 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m. on weekends at licensed facilities. These rules directly affect helicopter operators at state-licensed facilities, with exemptions for essential services like emergency response.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (S 1228) requires public schools to create emergency policies for students with seizure disorders. It mandates schools to train at least two non-nurse staff members (in addition to the school nurse) to administer nasal seizure rescue medication and use a manual vagus nerve stimulator during emergencies, with parental consent and written documentation. Schools must also develop individualized emergency plans in collaboration with parents and healthcare providers, and ensure students receive hospital evaluation after treatment. The bill protects school staff from liability for good-faith actions under these protocols, provided they follow training and consent requirements. The bill was introduced to the Senate Education Committee in January 2026.