Sen. Kristin Corrado

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to deploy mobile service units at physical agency locations experiencing overcrowding and service delays. If mobile units are insufficient for all overcrowded sites, the MVC must prioritize their use to maximize the number of customers served or minimize delays. The policy applies directly to MVC customers facing long wait times at physical locations and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a New Jersey tax credit program to encourage businesses to hire and retain employees with developmental disabilities. Employers qualify for a credit of $1 per hour worked (up to $2,000 per employee annually), provided the employee works at least 500 hours in the state and the employer meets eligibility requirements like offering qualifying health insurance. The program is funded with a $2 million annual cap, administered by the Division of Developmental Disabilities, and requires employers to apply yearly by January 15. It directly affects New Jersey employers and individuals with developmental disabilities meeting the defined criteria (including autism, cerebral palsy, or intellectual disabilities).

Maddy summarySJR 25 designates March 16 each year as "Paws Healing Heroes Day" in New Jersey to recognize service dogs that assist veterans with conditions like PTSD, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma, and seizure disorders. The resolution aims to raise public awareness about the role of service dogs in supporting veterans, noting that 29% of veterans from recent conflicts may experience PTSD and 28% may experience TBI. It does not create new funding or policy changes but encourages the Governor to issue an annual proclamation and urges public observance. This commemorative resolution directly affects veterans using service dogs and the nonprofit organizations that train them, such as Paws Healing Heroes in Glassboro.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New Jersey's distillery licensing rules to allow craft distilleries to ship alcohol directly to consumers. It would authorize holders of Class A distillery licenses (currently limited to brewing and selling through wholesalers) to ship products directly to consumers within the state, expanding their sales options beyond current restrictions. The key change removes barriers preventing direct shipping, which currently requires products to be sold through licensed wholesalers or on-premise retail. This primarily affects small, craft distilleries seeking to sell directly to customers, potentially increasing their market reach and revenue streams. The bill is currently in the introduction phase, having been referred to the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 375) changes New Jersey's juvenile justice process by allowing prosecutors to seek to try juveniles aged 15 or older as adults for specific serious offenses without the juvenile's consent. It targets crimes like homicide, certain robberies, sexual assaults, firearm offenses, and drug trafficking (as listed in the bill text). Courts must review factors like the crime's severity, the juvenile's maturity, and prior history before granting the waiver. If convicted, juveniles would serve custodial sentences in juvenile facilities until age 21, with limited options to transfer to adult facilities. The bill applies directly to juveniles charged with the enumerated offenses in the state's statutes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey school buses transporting students with special needs to install three safety features: interior video cameras to monitor student safety, real-time GPS tracking for location/speed, and two-way communication equipment (like cell phones). It directly affects school bus operators and students with special needs by mandating these safety technologies. The bill specifies that collected video footage and GPS data are not considered government records, and it directs the State Board of Education and Motor Vehicle Commission to create rules for installing, using, and retaining this data. Implementation is scheduled for six months after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires certain group homes for adults with developmental disabilities (receiving Tier C services from New Jersey's Division of Developmental Disabilities) to install video-only electronic monitoring devices in common areas **only when all residents and their legal representatives consent**. Key provisions include: no forced consent for current residents, written consent from new residents, annual reminders of the right to request monitoring, and the ability for residents to withdraw consent anytime. Devices must be unobstructed, recordings kept for 90 days, and residents/representatives can access footage upon request. The bill ensures monitoring is consent-based and does not affect housing placement for those who decline.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 1138 requires the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs (DMVA) to assist former service members who received an "other than honorable," bad conduct, or dishonorable discharge and have a diagnosed service-connected mental health condition (linked to military service by a licensed professional). The DMVA must provide free help with federal forms to petition for a discharge redesignation as "honorable," including creating uniform processes and distributing information to public agencies. Former service members whose discharge is changed will gain access to state benefits available to honorably discharged veterans, and all related information will remain confidential. This expands existing DMVA assistance - which previously covered discharges based on sexual orientation or gender identity - to include mental health conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a nine-member "New Jersey Transit ADA Task Force" to ensure New Jersey Transit facilities meet federal accessibility standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The task force, including disability advocates and appointed officials, will study all NJ Transit stations, stops, and equipment to identify required upgrades, estimate costs for each improvement, and assess ramp installation options where elevators are missing or non-compliant. It must submit a final report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within two years of the bill's effective date. The task force expires upon submitting this report. The bill directly affects NJ Transit operations and people who rely on accessible public transportation.

Maddy summaryS 1176 requires New Jersey municipalities, counties, and school districts to establish cybersecurity incident response procedures and staff training. It mandates that these public entities report cybersecurity incidents to the state Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness within 72 hours of discovery. The bill also directs the office to create a secure reporting system and post clear submission instructions online within 90 days of the law's effective date. These measures aim to improve coordinated response to cyber threats across local government and school systems.