Sen. Paul Moriarty

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Health (DOH) to study racial disparities in ovarian cancer. The study must examine differences in rates, symptoms, risk factors, and outcomes among women of specific racial and ethnic groups, including Asian, African-American, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander communities. The DOH must complete the study and submit a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within one year of the bill's enactment. The bill expires once this report is submitted.

Maddy summaryThis bill adds tianeptine (a medication sometimes used for depression) to New Jersey's Schedule II list of controlled substances. Schedule II means it will be tightly regulated like opioids: prescriptions will require special forms, quantities will be limited, and possession without a prescription will be illegal. The law directly affects patients prescribed tianeptine, healthcare providers writing prescriptions, and pharmacies dispensing it. It amends existing law (P.L.1970, c.226) to specifically include "tianeptine and any salt, sulfate, free acid, or other preparation" under Schedule II regulations.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 4000 requires drivers to change lanes or reduce speed below the posted limit when approaching any stationary vehicle displaying flashing lights, hazard signals, or warning devices (like road flares). This applies to all drivers near stationary vehicles - such as emergency vehicles, tow trucks, or disabled cars - regardless of whether the vehicle is actively displaying lights. The bill also mandates a public awareness campaign to educate drivers about these rules, the risks of not following them, and the penalties: fines of $100-$500 per violation, plus two penalty points for three or more offenses within 12 months. The law directly affects all drivers operating vehicles on New Jersey roads who encounter stationary vehicles.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public colleges and universities in New Jersey that partner with sports wagering operators (e.g., for stadium advertising or digital content) to establish gambling addiction prevention programs. These programs must provide students with educational materials about responsible gambling and prominently display a gambling hotline number in campus locations like stadiums, dorms, libraries, and student centers. The bill defines "sports wagering partnership" as any agreement between a college and a gambling company for promotional access. It directly affects public higher education institutions participating in such partnerships, mandating concrete prevention measures rather than speculative outcomes. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to create a crowd management training program for municipal police departments that have hosted two or more large gatherings (over 500 people) or experienced flash mobs (50+ people organized via social media without advance notice) in the past year. The training covers techniques for managing crowds, juvenile interactions, social media monitoring, and coordination with neighboring agencies. Participating departments also gain access to social media monitoring tools, mobile command units, and additional State Police support during large events or flash mobs. The program aims to improve public safety response during unannounced gatherings that impact community safety.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires municipalities or parking authorities to include in contracts with online parking payment service providers a provision that the service provider cannot charge users for parking during times when parking is prohibited or free. It directly affects online parking payment services used at publicly available parking projects, ensuring users aren't charged for parking during times when it's not allowed or is free. The bill amends existing law to add this requirement and defines key terms like "online parking payment service" as websites, apps, or mobile applications that allow users to pay for parking. It applies to all contracts entered into, renewed, modified, or amended on or after the bill's effective date. This policy change prevents unexpected fees during times when parking is not permitted or is free.

Maddy summaryThis bill gives resident homeowners in manufactured home parks (where they own their home but not the land) the right to purchase their community if the landowner plans to sell. It requires landowners to notify resident homeowners, the Department of Community Affairs, and others when offering to sell the land, and gives resident homeowners 120 days to form a group, meet the landowner's terms, and execute a purchase agreement with 51% consent. The bill allows resident homeowners to select up to seven representatives to negotiate on their behalf and permits them to assign their purchase rights to a municipality or nonprofit organization. This protects residents from displacement when their park is sold, addressing the unique challenge that manufactured home park residents face when they own their home but not the land.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey State Police to create a maternity leave policy for troopers who provide proof of pregnancy. It mandates at least eight weeks of continuous paid leave after childbirth, with full pay and benefits that do not count against sick leave balances. The policy also prohibits residency restrictions or integrity checks during this leave period. The Superintendent must post clear details about the policy - including required forms, FAQs, and contact information - on the State Police intranet. The policy applies directly to pregnant State Police troopers and takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 3877 requires all subscription service providers (like streaming, fitness, or software services) to offer consumers an easy way to cancel using the same method they signed up (e.g., online, phone, or email). It mandates a prominent cancellation button on websites and prohibits "negative option" tactics - where silence is treated as agreement - by requiring clear disclosures, express consent before charging, and immediate cancellation of charges. The law applies to all subscription services sold to New Jersey residents and makes violations punishable by fines up to $20,000 per offense. This replaces current rules that only covered health clubs, expanding consumer protections to all recurring payment services.

Maddy summarySCR 140 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Department of Education to include nursing degree programs in the federal list of "professional degree programs" for student loan eligibility. Currently, nursing programs are excluded from this category, meaning nursing students would face lower federal loan limits ($20,500/year maximum) compared to other professional degrees ($50,000/year maximum) under proposed rules. The resolution directly affects nursing students nationwide, particularly in New Jersey where a projected 24,000-nurse shortage is expected by 2036. It seeks to change the Department of Education’s definition to allow nursing students access to higher borrowing limits for their education.