Maddy summaryBill S 195 designates a specific overpass of Stelton Road on Interstate Highway Route 287 in South Plainfield as the "Officer Conklin-Officer Cady Memorial Overpass" to honor two South Plainfield police officers who died in the line of duty (Richard Conklin in 1972 and William Cady in 1975). The bill requires that private funding - not state or public funds - cover the costs of any memorial signs for this designation, with the transportation agency permitted to accept donations from private sources. It was introduced in 2026 but withdrawn after being approved as part of P.L.2025, c.214, meaning the memorial name is already official. This is a ceremonial bill with no policy or funding changes for residents or government operations.
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Maddy summaryThis bill expands the scope of practice for licensed acupuncturists in New Jersey. It allows them to order specific diagnostic tests (like X-rays, lab tests, and MRI scans), prescribe certain health products (including homeopathic medicine, saline, vitamins, and herbal extracts via needles), and administer injection and intravenous therapies with additional certification. To qualify, practitioners must complete specific training (8 hours in diagnostics, 60 hours in injections, 40 hours in IV therapy) and pass certification exams. The changes apply to new licensees and renewals starting 10 months after the bill's effective date.
Maddy summaryS 2893 requires landlords to obtain written approval from New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) before evicting or interfering with hospital operators or their successors. This applies to any "adverse possessory action," such as lease termination or removal from hospital property, directly affecting hospital operators, landlords, and the DOH. The bill mandates DOH approval for such actions based on "just cause," with violations resulting in civil penalties up to $1 million, license suspensions, and potential criminal charges for actions causing hospital closures. It also ensures hospitals can seek financial recovery for revenue losses due to unauthorized actions.
Maddy summarySCR 18 proposes a constitutional amendment banning new fossil fuel power plants (burning coal, natural gas, oil, or petroleum) for electricity generation in New Jersey. It would not apply to repairs of existing plants or to "peaking power plants" operating at low capacity (10% or less) during peak demand periods to stabilize the grid. The amendment defines key terms like "base load" (minimum daily electricity needs) and "peak demand" to clarify exemptions. This policy change requires voter approval to take effect and would directly affect developers planning new fossil fuel facilities.
Maddy summaryS 2965 imposes a $100-per-seat or $400-per-flight tax (whichever is greater) on non-essential helicopter and seaplane flights departing from or arriving at New Jersey airports, heliports, or helistops. It excludes flights for emergency medical services, construction support, research, or nonprofit organizations (like hospitals or news agencies). Operators must collect the tax, provide electronic receipts within 48 hours detailing the flight, and pay it quarterly to the state. All revenue from this tax will fund New Jersey Transit (NJT) operating expenses.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires rental car companies in New Jersey to delete renters' personal information (such as navigation history, phone data, or garage door codes) from vehicle computer systems when a rental vehicle is returned. Rental companies must use NIST-approved data-clearing methods or factory resets to erase this data. Violations carry civil penalties of $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for subsequent offenses, enforced by the Division of Consumer Affairs. The bill directly affects renters whose data is stored in rental vehicles and rental companies operating in New Jersey.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a permanent Office of New Americans within New Jersey's Department of Human Services. It directly serves immigrants, refugees, and their families - over two million people representing nearly a quarter of the state's population - by providing refugee resettlement services, legal assistance, health screenings, and workforce development programs. The office will act as a central hub for coordinating state services, offering technical assistance to other agencies, and ensuring programs are culturally responsive. The Director, appointed by the Human Services Commissioner, will lead these efforts with staff prioritizing lived experience in immigrant communities. The bill formalizes existing initiatives from Executive Order 74 (2019) to improve access to resources and build trust between immigrant communities and state government.
Maddy summaryThis bill extends New Jersey's 2021 law (P.L.2021, c.324) that requires child care subsidy payments to licensed centers and family day care providers to be based on the number of enrolled eligible children - not actual attendance - through June 30, 2025. It directly affects child care providers receiving state subsidies by mandating they base staff wages and hours on enrollment numbers, not daily attendance. The law also requires the Division of Family Development to study enrollment-based versus attendance-based payment models and submit a report to the Governor and Legislature within three years. This extension ensures stable funding for providers during the study period while maintaining consistent payment structures for eligible child care services.
Maddy summaryThis bill sets a minimum $300 payment rate per basic life support emergency ambulance transport under New Jersey's Medicaid program, increasing from the current $58 rate. It also establishes a minimum $8.94 per loaded mile reimbursement for ground ambulance mileage, with annual adjustments tied to the Medicare rate. The changes apply to all Medicaid-covered emergency transports starting July 1, 2024, affecting ambulance providers serving Medicaid patients. The law requires the state to update Medicaid rules and seek federal approval for these reimbursement changes.
Maddy summaryS 1636 requires every New Jersey county to provide at least one drive-up ballot drop box (designed with accessible features like turning radius and curb cuts) available 24/7. County election boards must establish a minimum of 10 ballot drop boxes total, including locations at county government buildings, municipalities over 5,000 residents, and college campuses with over 5,000 students. The bill mandates ADA-compliant sites with security cameras, prohibits political displays within 100 feet, and requires all locations to be accessible. This directly affects county election boards’ operations and expands voter access to secure ballot drop options.