Maddy summaryThis bill, the "Privacy Protection Act," prohibits New Jersey government entities (like state agencies, counties, and municipalities) and healthcare facilities from collecting or sharing specific personal information - such as immigration status, citizenship details, Social Security numbers, or place of birth - except when necessary to determine eligibility for public services, benefits, or professional licensing. It requires that any collected data be retained only as long as needed for those purposes and prevents such records from being disclosed under the state's open records law, except in limited cases like court orders, election requirements, or with explicit written consent. Written consent must clearly explain what data is shared, why, that refusal won't cause discrimination, and that consent can be revoked. The bill also restricts sharing of automated license plate data except to other government entities under legal authority or with a court order.
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Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New Jersey's film and digital media tax credit program. It lowers the base credit rate for most film producers from 35% to 30% of eligible production costs, while adding a new requirement that digital media credits (up to 40%) must be earned by spending on vendors primarily located in specific New Jersey counties. The bill also adjusts digital media credit rules to exclude qualified wage payments from eligible expenses and requires producers to include "Filmed in New Jersey" credits in final film credits. These changes directly affect film and digital content producers seeking tax credits under the program.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New Jersey's film and digital media tax credit program. For film productions, it reduces the tax credit rate from 35% to 30% for eligible expenses incurred outside a specific New York City area (within 30 miles of 8th Ave/Central Park West), while maintaining the 60% New Jersey spending requirement. For digital media, it increases the credit rate to 35% for producers using vendors primarily located in seven specified counties (Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, or Salem), with unchanged requirements for $2 million in New Jersey spending and 50% NJ wages. The changes directly affect film and digital media producers seeking tax credits under the program.
Maddy summaryThis bill limits residential landlords in New Jersey from charging application fees exceeding the actual cost of a credit check or related service, with a maximum cap of $30. Landlords violating this rule face a $250 penalty, enforceable by the state (via the Commissioner of Community Affairs or Attorney General) or by tenants suing in court for the same penalty plus attorney fees. Tenants can independently pursue claims for overcharges, while landlords cannot charge more than the verified service cost or $30, whichever is lower. The law takes effect four months after enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Office of Disordered Eating Prevention within New Jersey's Department of Health and creates a related research grant program. The office must create public resources about disordered eating (including culturally sensitive materials in multiple languages), partner with schools and mental health programs, and administer grants to fund research on disordered eating's causes and risk factors across all age groups. The grant program provides funding to eligible organizations for research focused on prevention, particularly for communities disproportionately affected like people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, youth, and older residents. The office is required to submit annual reports to the governor and legislature detailing its activities and grant program outcomes.
Maddy summaryS 1577 requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to maintain specific roadways surrounding the state capitol complex, including West State Street, West Lafayette Street, Barrack Street, and Memorial Drive. The bill mandates routine maintenance such as road paving and snow plowing for these roads, and allows the DOT to collaborate with other agencies or local governments for assistance. This bill directly affects the DOT's responsibilities and ensures upkeep of these public roads for drivers, pedestrians, and visitors to the capitol area.
Maddy summarySJR 143 designates July 30 of each year as "Clarence 'Coach C' Collins Day" to honor his 13-year service as a youth mentor at University Academy Charter High School in Jersey City, where he developed workshops and connected students with community internships through the Department of Recreation. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation to recognize his legacy of supporting at-risk youth and strengthening community engagement in Jersey City. This commemorative resolution has no legal effect beyond symbolic recognition.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires public transportation employees in New Jersey to complete a one-time training course on recognizing and responding to suspected human trafficking. The New Jersey Transit Corporation must develop or approve the training, which must include specific content about known signs and signals trafficked victims might display or observers might notice in public spaces. Current employees must complete the training within two years of the law's effective date, while new hires must complete it within six months of starting their position. Verifiable completion becomes a condition for maintaining employment for required staff.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A4175 requires the Attorney General to review and update the statewide use of force policy for law enforcement officers at least every two years. The policy must prioritize de-escalation, limit force to objectively necessary and proportional levels (with deadly force only as a last resort), and mandate duties like intervening, providing medical aid, and reporting incidents. This affects all county and municipal police departments, prosecutors, and the State Police, who must receive revised policies. The bill establishes a structured process for policy updates without altering current enforcement standards.
Maddy summaryThis bill would establish a legal framework for supervised psilocybin therapy in New Jersey for adults 21+ with behavioral health conditions. It creates licensed psilocybin service centers where trained facilitators provide guided sessions, requiring prior medical referrals and mandatory preparation/integration therapy sessions with mental health providers. The bill defines key terms like "administration session" and "adverse event," and mandates a regulatory system including a Psilocybin Advisory Board to oversee safety, prevent diversion, and ensure accessibility. It specifically targets conditions like depression, anxiety, and treatment-resistant depression, with provisions to develop a statewide strategic plan for long-term service delivery. The bill does not legalize recreational use but focuses on regulated medical access under strict supervision.