Maddy summaryThis bill, S 2753, would expand New Jersey’s NJ FamilyCare health coverage program to include pregnant undocumented immigrants and their dependent children under age one. Pregnant undocumented immigrants would receive full coverage through the 60 days following their pregnancy, and their children would qualify for coverage until age one - bypassing current rules that limit undocumented immigrants to emergency-only care. The bill requires the state to first seek federal funding for this coverage, and if federal funds aren’t approved, it would rely on state funds. It explicitly states coverage would only be provided in compliance with federal law, defining "undocumented immigrant" as someone unable to verify legal status or lawful presence in the U.S.
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Maddy summaryThis bill increases the New Jersey Department of Children and Families' (DCF) FY2026 budget by $16.7 million to raise the monthly reimbursement rate for care management organizations (CMOs) serving youth with complex health needs. The rate will jump from $1,032 to $1,200 per client in 2026, with annual $100 increases until reaching $1,500 per client. CMOs - county-based agencies that coordinate care for youth with behavioral health, substance use, or developmental disabilities - will directly benefit from this funding change. The policy ensures CMOs receive higher payments for services provided through the NJ FamilyCare program.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 190) establishes safety requirements for railroads transporting hazardous materials in New Jersey. It directly affects railroad companies operating "dangerous hazardous trains" - defined as trains carrying large volumes of petroleum (200,000+ gallons) or hazardous substances (20,000+ gallons), including specific chemicals like anhydrous ammonia or flammable liquids. Key provisions require a minimum of two crew members on these trains (with limited exceptions for maintenance or tourist operations), and prohibit trains exceeding 8,500 feet in length on main or branch rail lines. The bill was introduced in 2026 but withdrawn after being enacted as part of P.L.2025, c.300, meaning these safety rules are now law.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 2766 allows owners of motorcycles and passenger cars to display only one license plate (on the rear) instead of the current requirement for two plates (front and rear). Existing owners with two plates can return one to the Motor Vehicle Commission for free and switch to a single rear plate. New owners can request a single plate during registration, and using one plate will not violate state law. This change simplifies registration requirements for these vehicle types without altering safety or enforcement standards.
Maddy summaryThis bill ensures pediatric NJ FamilyCare beneficiaries transitioning from the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment (EPSDT) program to the Managed Long Term Services and Supports (MLTSS) program automatically retain their previous weekly private duty nursing hours and can carry forward unused hours. It requires managed care organizations to justify any reduction in nursing hours solely based on changed medical need (not other factors) and mandates that benefits continue during appeals for 30 days after an adverse decision. The bill also directs the state to review past transitions (within 5 years) to identify beneficiaries eligible for increased nursing hours and expands appeal protections by extending the appeal window from 10 to 30 days. These changes aim to prevent coverage gaps and streamline access to necessary nursing services during program transitions.
Maddy summaryThis bill allows business owners in New Jersey to exclude capital gains tax from selling company shares to employee ownership structures, specifically benefiting small businesses (under 500 employees, not publicly traded, with NJ headquarters). To qualify, the sale must transfer ownership to an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), a NJ S-corp owned by an ESOP, or a worker-owned cooperative, with employees gaining at least 30% ownership after the transaction. The tax exclusion requires pre-approval from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), which verifies the deal will retain full-time NJ jobs and yield a net economic benefit to the state (measured by retained tax revenue and reduced unemployment claims). It aims to incentivize small business owners to sell to employees instead of outside buyers, preserving local jobs and state tax revenue.
Maddy summaryThis bill makes property tax exemptions for 100% disabled veterans retroactive to the date the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs officially determines their total disability. It directly affects veterans with qualifying service-connected disabilities (like paralysis, blindness, or amputations) who previously paid property taxes during the gap between their disability determination and when they applied for the exemption. The key provision requires the state to reimburse municipalities for property taxes paid by veterans during this retroactive period. This changes the existing law to ensure veterans receive tax relief for all eligible periods, not just from the application date forward.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires all basic life support ambulances and volunteer ambulance squad vehicles in New Jersey to carry epinephrine auto-injectors. Each vehicle must also have at least one emergency medical technician (EMT) certified to administer the auto-injectors. The law defines "basic life support" as standard pre-hospital care including airway management and CPR, and specifies that EMTs must be certified by the Department of Health. It does not override existing staffing rules but takes effect 180 days after enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits people delivering mail-in ballots (messengers or bearers) from accepting or being offered any money or non-monetary compensation (like goods or services) for their service, except for reimbursement of transportation costs. It directly affects individuals who deliver ballots for voters, including family members and registered voters in the same county. The bill allows employees or volunteers from specific organizations - such as hospitals, nursing homes, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or veterans' homes - to serve as messengers or bearers without extra pay beyond their regular duties, as long as they only receive transportation reimbursements. This aims to prevent financial incentives for ballot delivery while maintaining access for vulnerable voters.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2780) appropriates $45 million from New Jersey's Transportation Trust Fund to the Palisades Interstate Park Commission for disaster recovery construction projects. The Commission must repay the full $45 million to the state Treasury regardless of whether it receives federal funding for these projects, as required by a memorandum of understanding with the Department of Environmental Protection. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, because the funding was already approved under another bill (P.L.2025, c.318). It does not change existing laws but provides supplemental funding for specific park infrastructure recovery work.