Maddy summaryS 3101 requires businesses in New Jersey's financial, essential infrastructure, and healthcare sectors to report cybersecurity incidents to the state's Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) as soon as they become aware of them. Specifically, businesses must report incidents compromising billing, communications, data systems, or industrial control systems that cause service disruptions or infrastructure damage. Within 30 days of receiving a report, the NJCCIC must order an independent cybersecurity audit of the business's security practices at the business's expense, identifying vulnerabilities and recommending corrective actions. The bill aims to strengthen sector security through timely reporting and proactive vulnerability management, without altering existing federal reporting requirements.
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Maddy summaryThis bill requires businesses in New Jersey's financial, critical infrastructure (like utilities), and healthcare sectors to create and maintain cybersecurity plans. These plans must include risk assessments, incident response procedures, and alignment with recognized industry standards such as NIST. Businesses must submit their plans to the state's cybersecurity agency (NJCCIC) and annually certify compliance, with failure to do so triggering a state-ordered audit by an independent cybersecurity firm. The law aims to strengthen protections for critical systems without mandating immediate incident reporting to the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3433) would expand the membership of New Jersey's Sports and Exposition Authority by adding six new members: two appointed by the Governor, two by the Senate President, and two by the Assembly Speaker. It directly affects the Authority's composition, increasing its total membership from 17 to 23 members. The bill does not change the Authority's duties or funding but alters how members are selected. The bill was introduced in June 2024 but withdrawn from consideration on June 13, 2024, and never became law.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2363) allows New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) to accept voluntary donations, grants, or gifts from the public and private sectors to fund public service announcements focused on preventing veteran suicide. The money would go into a special state fund managed by the Treasurer and must be used exclusively for these suicide prevention PSAs. The bill takes effect immediately, streamlining how the DMVA can secure non-state funding for this specific awareness effort. It directly affects the DMVA's funding mechanisms and supports veterans by expanding resources for suicide prevention messaging.
Maddy summaryS 3188 provides an additional $500,000 in state funding from the General Fund to the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) for the New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Group. This group directly serves New Jersey veterans by offering financial assistance, housing support, emergency transportation, and benefits counseling. The funding is allocated as a supplemental appropriation for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, to enhance the group's ability to connect veterans with essential community resources. The bill does not change eligibility or create new programs but supports existing services through targeted financial aid.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 3397 provides a tax credit to employers who hire qualified workers with disabilities. Employers can claim a 15% credit on wages paid to these employees (capped at $2,000 per employee annually), provided the worker has a disability recognized under the federal Americans with Disabilities Act, works at least 35 hours weekly, and earns $15+ per hour. To qualify, employers must submit an application to the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services for certification, which must be approved within 90 days or deemed automatic. The credit excludes independent contractors and cannot reduce tax liability below zero, with unused credits potentially carried forward for up to seven years.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health to launch a mobile cancer screening program using staffed vehicles deployed across all three regions of the state within 180 days. The program must be staffed by licensed healthcare professionals who perform screenings for various cancers based on their expertise and available equipment. The state appropriates $100,000 from the General Fund to fund this initiative, with the Department required to submit a report on program results and recommendations to the legislature within two years. The bill directly affects residents in underserved communities by expanding access to preventive cancer screenings.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey bill S 1032 requires the Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Children’s Services (DCS) to study workforce conditions for service providers in mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental disability programs, as well as child welfare services. It mandates annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for these providers based on the Consumer Price Index, effective October 1 each year. The studies must examine workforce vacancy rates, demographics, geographic distribution, care needs, and future supply-demand gaps. DHS and DCS must report findings and COLA evaluations to the Governor and Legislature annually, with public access to reports online. The bill directly affects contracted service providers delivering Medicaid-funded care in these sectors.
Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's film and digital media tax credit program to expand eligibility for tax credits. It increases the credit rate to 40% for qualified digital media content production expenses related to post-production services performed at New Jersey film-lease production facilities (requiring at least $500,000 in such expenses). The bill also expands eligible expenses to include wages paid to workers not subject to New Jersey income tax due to reciprocity agreements with other states, such as Pennsylvania. This change directly affects film and digital media production companies operating in New Jersey that meet the program's requirements.
Maddy summaryS 3297 requires New Jersey's Department of Children and Families to develop and implement a statewide program promoting trauma-informed care to address adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress. The bill mandates all state agencies serving children and adults to adopt specific practices, including staff training on ACEs and toxic stress, using trauma-sensitive language in service contracts, and implementing evidence-based resilience-building services. Key provisions include creating a shared trauma-informed care toolkit for state employees, promoting a Trauma Awareness Month, recognizing frontline workers, identifying service gaps, and coordinating statewide data collection on ACEs. This directly affects state agencies, service providers, and children/families exposed to ACEs by requiring systemic changes in how trauma is addressed across public services.