Sen. Paul Sarlo

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 4101) requires social media companies with at least five million global users to provide New Jersey residents a free, 24-hour toll-free phone number to report fraudulent account activity, such as unauthorized access. Social media companies must publish this number in security emails sent to New Jersey users and on their platform’s homepage or help page. Non-compliance would violate existing consumer protection laws, potentially leading to penalties. The law directly affects New Jersey account holders and major social media platforms operating in the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a three-year pilot program in eligible New Jersey counties (population over 950,000) to provide nursing services for students in nonpublic schools. It shifts funding directly to county consortia of nonpublic schools - replacing the previous system where school districts received funds - to cover nursing services for participating schools. Nonpublic schools in the pilot must stop offering "courtesy nursing services" to students and instead rely entirely on the county consortium for these services. The program requires schools to formally join the consortium by June 1 each year and includes annual audits and a state report on the pilot's effectiveness after two years.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts health care professionals licensed in foreign nations from New Jersey's standard licensing requirements when providing medical services exclusively to athletes or team personnel affiliated with international teams participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The exemption applies only during the tournament period (June 1-July 31, 2026), covering services related to training and events leading up to and during the World Cup (June 11-July 19, 2026). It does not affect licensing for general practice in New Jersey or services outside this specific event. The policy aims to streamline medical support for participating teams without altering permanent licensing standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4925) expands retirement flexibility for police chiefs in New Jersey. It allows police chiefs (and promoted deputy police chiefs who became chiefs within 12 months of April 12, 2022) who turn 65 between April 2022 and 2027 to stay in their roles until age 67, with written approval from their agency leadership. The law requires the retirement system board to report on how many chiefs were retained, how long they served past 65, and the impact on the retirement system. This directly affects current and newly promoted police chiefs in law enforcement agencies covered by New Jersey's Police and Firemen's Retirement System.

Maddy summaryS 4758 increases penalties for reckless vehicular homicide when the driver was intoxicated and the incident occurred in a highway construction zone or a designated safe corridor. Currently, such crimes are typically a second-degree offense (with possible downgrade), but this bill adds construction zones and safe corridors to the list of locations that elevate the charge to first degree - previously, only school zones triggered this upgrade. A first-degree conviction carries 10-20 years in prison, a fine up to $200,000, or both, plus a driver’s license suspension of 5 years to life. The bill specifically targets incidents involving drivers violating New Jersey’s DUI laws (R.S. 39:4-50) in these high-risk areas.

Maddy summaryS 4833 establishes a new Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program within New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to address safety and environmental risks from abandoned mines. The bill requires the DOT to develop a statewide reclamation plan mapping all abandoned mines, identifying the most dangerous sites (like those threatening infrastructure or water quality), and creating a ranked list of projects to stabilize or reclaim them. The program will fund reclamation projects through a dedicated "Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program Fund," using federal grants, state appropriations, or private donations, and may implement projects directly, contract with private firms, or provide grants to local governments or property owners. Property owners must be notified before DOT access is required for reclamation work, and all entries will be treated as a state police power action - not condemnation - without requiring property owners to pay for the work.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds $250,000 in supplemental funding to New Jersey's 2026 budget for gubernatorial transition expenses, bringing the total to $650,000 (supplementing the existing $400,000 allocation). It directly affects the Governor-Elect and the Department of Treasury, which will use the funds for costs like office setup, staff hiring, and administrative operations during the transition period. The funding is part of the state's fiscal year 2026 appropriations and takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the minimum annual requirement for thoroughbred horse racing dates at Monmouth Park and Meadowlands Racetrack from 50 to 25, but only with written consent from the New Jersey Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association. It directly affects the racetrack permit holders operating these facilities, allowing them to schedule fewer race days while maintaining their permits. The key mechanism is the lowered threshold for minimum race dates, contingent on approval from the horsemen's association. This change modifies existing law (P.L.2001, c.199) without altering other requirements for standardbred racing.

Maddy summaryThis bill holds parents or legal guardians financially liable when their minor child is found delinquent for specific offenses. Parents face a $1,000 civil fine if their child causes property damage through improper behavior (N.J.S.2C:33-2), or criminal penalties (petty disorderly persons offense for first-time public brawl incitement, or disorderly persons offense for repeat offenses under N.J.S.2C:33-1). Penalties include fines up to $1,000 or jail time up to six months for the more serious disorderly persons charge. The law applies only when parents demonstrated "willful or wanton disregard" in supervising their child’s conduct. It directly affects parents/guardians of minors adjudicated delinquent for these specific violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds $250,000 in supplemental funding to the New Jersey Department of Treasury's budget specifically for the transition expenses of the incoming Governor-Elect. It directly affects the Governor-Elect's transition team by providing additional financial resources to cover costs associated with preparing for the new administration. The key provision is a new line item under "Gubernatorial Transition" within the Treasury's General Government Services budget, increasing total transition funding to $650,000 (combining this $250,000 with the existing $400,000 in the FY2026 appropriations act). The funding is allocated for necessary expenses during the transition period and takes effect immediately.