Maddy summaryS 2943 requires New Jersey's Department of Banking and Insurance (DOBI) to create an integrated enrollment platform connecting the state's health insurance exchange with the NJ FamilyCare program (which includes Medicaid and CHIP). This directly affects New Jersey residents applying for health coverage through the Individual Health Coverage Program, Small Employer Health Benefits Program, or NJ FamilyCare. The bill mandates DOBI, in coordination with the Department of Human Services, to integrate the exchange with Medicaid eligibility systems so applicants can determine eligibility for all programs through one platform. It also establishes a nine-member advisory committee with health insurance expertise to guide implementation, including consumer advocates and industry representatives.
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Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2895) requires counties containing cities of the first class (Newark and Jersey City, each with populations over 150,000) to impose a $3-$10 surcharge on real property documents filed in county offices. The surcharge funds are deposited quarterly into those cities' municipal affordable housing trust funds. The money must be used exclusively for rehabilitating or purchasing existing housing to create affordable units, or constructing new affordable housing. This provides a new revenue stream specifically for addressing housing affordability in these two largest New Jersey cities.
Maddy summaryThis bill, S 2621, establishes the "Equitable Drug Pricing and Patient Access Act" to set minimum reimbursement rates for pharmacies providing prescription drugs to Medicaid beneficiaries in New Jersey. It mandates that pharmacies receive at least the national average drug acquisition cost plus a $10.92 dispensing fee, regardless of whether services are delivered through Medicaid’s fee-for-service or managed care systems. The bill requires Medicaid managed care organizations to include pharmacy choice as a mandatory benefit, ensuring enrollees can select any qualified pharmacy and preventing exclusion of pharmacies based on cost or other criteria. Additionally, it directs the State Auditor to audit pharmacy pricing practices and fund flows within Medicaid to identify potential state savings.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2913) prohibits insurance carriers in New Jersey from including "dental benefit waiting periods" in new or renewed dental insurance plans. A waiting period is a delay before a person can receive certain covered dental services after enrolling in a plan. The law directly affects individuals purchasing or renewing dental insurance by ensuring immediate eligibility for covered services. It takes effect 30 days after enactment for all plans issued or renewed on or after that date.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 1287) sought to revise legal definitions related to waterfront workers in New Jersey, specifically clarifying terms like "longshoreman," "carrier," and "marine terminal" under existing law (P.L.2017, c.324). It would have directly affected how waterfront workers, carriers, and terminals are legally categorized for regulatory purposes. However, the bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, because the same definitions were already enacted in P.L.2025, c.333, making this bill redundant. No new policy changes were implemented, as the definitions were already in effect.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires hospitals, birthing centers, and healthcare providers in New Jersey to screen pregnant people or those who recently gave birth (within six weeks) for endometriosis if they were diagnosed with preeclampsia and later show symptoms. Providers must first give patients education about endometriosis and its warning signs, then obtain written consent for screening (or document a written refusal using a standardized form). If screening is positive, providers must discuss results and develop a treatment plan to manage endometriosis risks. The Commissioner of Health will create the educational program and screening guidelines in consultation with the Endometriosis Foundation of America.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows crematories to operate at locations not on cemetery grounds or funeral home properties, removing a current restriction. It directly affects cremation companies seeking new locations for their facilities, including those not affiliated with existing cemeteries or funeral homes. The key mechanism is amending definitions in state law to permit standalone crematories on separate property, while still requiring them to obtain permits from the New Jersey Cemetery and Crematory Board. This change would expand where cremation services can be provided within New Jersey.
Maddy summaryS 1828 adjusts New Jersey's Secure Choice Savings Program by lowering the employee threshold for employer participation. Previously, employers with fewer than 25 employees were exempt, but this bill removes that exemption, requiring all employers with at least one employee in New Jersey to offer the program if they don't provide a retirement plan. The bill directly affects small businesses (previously exempt) and requires them to automatically enroll eligible employees into the state-run retirement savings program via payroll deductions. Key mechanisms include eliminating the 25-employee minimum, mandating automatic enrollment (with opt-out options), and allowing employees to set contribution levels up to IRS-deductible limits.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2908) requires New Jersey correctional facilities and private facilities (as defined by law) to provide each inmate with a voter information packet upon release. The packet includes voter registration forms, instructions, and a certification form that the inmate and facility staff must sign to confirm the inmate was informed of their voting rights. Facilities must provide packets in English and Spanish in counties requiring bilingual ballots, prohibit staff from influencing political views, and maintain records of distribution. This directly affects incarcerated individuals in New Jersey who are transitioning back into communities, aiming to facilitate their reintegration into the voting process.
Maddy summaryS 2950 creates tax credits for businesses that convert abandoned commercial buildings (defined as 100,000+ square feet) into residential housing. Developers qualify for a credit equal to 25% of eligible construction costs (up to $1 million per project), covering expenses like demolition, site cleanup, and building repurposing. The credit applies to both New Jersey’s Corporation Business Tax and Gross Income Tax. To claim it, businesses must complete the project before applying and submit documentation to the Division of Taxation. This policy directly affects developers redeveloping underutilized commercial sites into housing.