Maddy summaryS 4223 would provide free health care benefits to disabled members of New Jersey's Teachers' Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) and Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) who are receiving disability insurance benefits. The bill ensures these disabled members can access the School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP) and State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) without any employee contributions, similar to how retirees receive health coverage. There would be no enrollment deadlines or additional eligibility requirements beyond being a recipient of disability insurance under TPAF or PERS. The health benefits would not reduce the disability benefit amount, and for pension purposes, members would be considered as if they were in active service during their disability period.
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Maddy summaryThis bill limits residential rental application fees to the actual cost of a credit check or related service, with a maximum cap of $30. Landlords cannot charge tenants more than this amount for application fees, even if the credit check costs more than $30. Violating this rule results in a $250 penalty per violation, enforceable by the state or through a tenant lawsuit seeking the penalty plus attorney fees. The law directly affects landlords and tenants in New Jersey rental housing by restricting excessive fees and providing enforcement mechanisms.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public school districts to include age-appropriate instruction about fentanyl and xylazine dangers in health classes for students in grades 6 through 12. The curriculum must cover prevention, symptoms of poisoning, emergency response, and legal protections for seeking help, using resources from federal agencies like the CDC and DEA. School districts must provide this instruction as part of existing health education standards, with the state education commissioner supplying approved materials and maintaining online resources for staff and parents. Annual reports will evaluate the program's effectiveness in reducing youth drug poisoning. The bill directly affects all New Jersey public schools and their students in grades 6-12.
Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies eligibility rules for New Jersey's State small business set-aside program, which helps direct state government contracts to small businesses. It specifies that employee count requirements apply only to businesses without a federal revenue standard (13 CFR §121.201), and changes how gross revenue is calculated: businesses must now use a 5-year average (instead of 3 years) of revenue history for eligibility. This directly affects businesses seeking state contracts under the program, requiring updated revenue reporting. The changes update the existing Set-Aside Act (P.L.1983, c.482) and supersede certain existing regulations.
Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's child labor laws for minors working in theatrical productions by establishing age-based daily work hour limits (e.g., 6-8 year-olds up to 6 hours per day, 16-17 year-olds up to 8 hours on set). It requires employers to provide three hours of daily schooling for minors through a tutor, with additional hours allowed under specific conditions that count toward the requirement. The bill creates a separate registration system for theatrical permits, allowing one parent/guardian account to cover multiple employers and productions for up to one year. Additionally, it permits minors to work between 5:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. on days not preceding a school day.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts minors under 16 who are featured in family-run vlogs (not creating their own content) from standard child labor restrictions. It defines a "vlogger" as a caregiver or family member creating compensated video content featuring a minor, excluding minors under 16 who produce their own vlogs. The exemption applies when a minor meets specific criteria over a 12-month period, allowing them to work as a vlog subject without needing a theatrical permit. This directly affects minors working in family vlog content creation and their caregivers. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Budget Committee after passing the Assembly.
Maddy summaryThis bill lowers the employee threshold for New Jersey's Secure Choice Savings Program, requiring all employers with at least one employee to participate - previously, only businesses with 25 or more employees were subject to this requirement. It removes the "small employer" exemption, meaning even the smallest businesses must automatically enroll eligible employees in the retirement savings program unless employees opt out. Employers must establish payroll deduction arrangements within nine months of the program's launch, with employees able to choose contribution levels (starting at 3% of wages) and investment options. The change directly affects all New Jersey employers, expanding participation from larger businesses to all workplaces with employees.
Maddy summaryS 4219 amends New Jersey's local payroll tax law to clarify reporting requirements for employers in municipalities that impose such taxes. It requires employers to submit quarterly payroll reports by specific deadlines (April, July, October, January), maintain confidentiality of employee tax information, and pay interest on overdue taxes (capped at 8% for the first $1,500 and 18% above that). The bill also prevents double taxation by exempting New Jersey payroll tax for employees whose services are performed out-of-state and subject to another state’s tax, requiring employers to submit documentation to verify this. These changes directly affect employers operating in New Jersey municipalities with local payroll taxes and ensure consistent administration of tax collection.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey food service businesses from automatically providing single-use plastic utensils and condiments to customers. Instead, businesses must only provide these items upon explicit customer request. Restaurants and similar establishments with 50 or more on-site seats must offer reusable, washable utensils for dine-in customers, who must return them after use. Businesses that exclusively use eco-friendly alternatives are exempt, and violations could result in fines up to $5,000 per offense, with penalty funds going to litter prevention programs.
Maddy summaryThis bill, "Max's Law," requires New Jersey public school districts to include age-appropriate instruction about fentanyl and xylazine dangers in health classes for students in grades 6 through 12. The curriculum must cover prevention, symptoms of poisoning, emergency response, and relevant laws protecting those seeking help. School districts must use resources from federal agencies like the CDC and NIH, and the state education department will provide materials and post online resources for staff, students, and parents. The law takes effect immediately, applying to the first full school year after enactment, with annual reports evaluating its impact on youth drug use and poisoning.