Sen. Kristin Corrado

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3302) requires county prosecutors in New Jersey to live in the county they serve during their entire term and until a qualified successor is appointed. It directly affects prosecutors appointed by the governor with Senate approval, amending state law to mandate this residency requirement. The key provision states that prosecutors must reside in the county of appointment "during the term of appointment, and until the appointment and qualification of a successor." This is a procedural change with no substantive policy shifts, focusing solely on the location of a prosecutor's residence.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey school psychologists and counselors to complete an 8-hour mental health first aid training course. The training, developed by the Department of Education with the Department of Human Services, must cover identifying mental health issues in students, recognizing risk factors, and using crisis intervention strategies. School staff must complete the training during their first year of employment and at least once every three years thereafter. The course content must include specific topics like depression, anxiety, trauma, and substance use disorders in children and adolescents.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires coaches and athletic trainers in New Jersey public schools (middle/high school sports, cheerleading, dance) and public colleges to complete a state-developed training program on student-athlete eating disorders. The training covers identifying symptoms, prevention strategies, available services, and referral protocols for students showing signs of eating disorders. Coaches and trainers must complete the program initially within six months of the program's launch and every two years thereafter. Public school boards and college governing boards must also adopt protocols for addressing suspected eating disorders, including notifying parents and connecting students with support services. The training program will be developed by the Commissioner of Education within 120 days of the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 3290) establishes a one-year pilot program in New Jersey public schools (grades 6-12) to study whether lockable cell phone pouches improve student academic performance and mental health. School districts must apply with details about their schools, student enrollment, and implementation plans, and six districts will be selected (two per regional area) to participate. The program allocates $500,000 from the General Fund to the Department of Education for implementation, training, and a post-pilot report due within 120 days evaluating the program’s effectiveness. The bill directly affects participating school districts and aims to inform future policy decisions, not mandate phone pouch use.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to provide free Wi-Fi service on all passenger trains it owns or operates, within six months of the law taking effect. It directly affects NJT passengers by adding onboard connectivity during commutes, building on existing Wi-Fi hotspots at select stations. The key provision mandates that all rail passenger vehicles must include this service, with the law taking immediate effect. This is a concrete infrastructure upgrade for commuters, not a broader policy change.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (S 3264) requires health insurance companies to use the federal Medicare/Medicaid resource-based relative value scale (RBRVS) when setting payment rates for specific doctor visits. It specifically applies to evaluation and management services (coded 99202-99499) that include modifier 25, which identifies a significant, separate visit occurring on the same day as another procedure. The law mandates that insurers base reimbursement payments on the federal RBRVS system, which calculates rates based on the resources needed to deliver care. This affects all health insurance carriers in New Jersey and directly impacts healthcare providers who bill for these specific types of visits.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a grant program to help New Jersey public colleges improve student access to mental health services. It requires public colleges to use grant funds for hiring staff, reducing wait times, expanding services, and raising awareness about mental health resources. Colleges must also publicly report semester-by-semester data on student-to-professional ratios, appointment volumes, wait times, and referrals, plus annually report student suicide attempts and completions to the state. The program is funded through state appropriations, private donations, and federal grants, with reporting starting after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that crime victims in New Jersey have the right to make an in-person statement directly to the defendant about how a crime affected them during any trial, hearing, or proceeding where a victim impact statement is given. It applies to all victims involved in criminal cases where the defendant is physically able to attend. The statement must be made in addition to any written impact statement considered during sentencing or plea negotiations. The court may deny this right only if it finds the defendant is incapable of attending due to physical incapacity, injury, or illness.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public colleges to provide a replacement scholarship to student-athletes who lose their athletic scholarship due to an injury or illness directly related to intercollegiate athletics. If a student-athlete becomes medically ineligible for sports participation (as determined by the institution's medical staff), the school must offer a scholarship equal in value for the rest of their undergraduate degree program or up to five academic years - whichever is shorter. It specifically covers injuries deemed "incapacitating" under the bill's definition, ensuring financial support continues after athletic eligibility ends. The policy applies only to public institutions of higher education in New Jersey and takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summarySJR 74 designates the first full week of March each year as "Civic Learning Week" in New Jersey. The resolution encourages schools and civic organizations to hold educational programs about civic duty and urges residents to reflect on their civic responsibilities. It does not create new laws, funding, or mandates but serves as a symbolic recognition to promote civic education and engagement among students and communities.