Sen. Kristin Corrado

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates May of each year as Military Spouse Appreciation Month in New Jersey. It requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public recognition of military spouses' contributions. The resolution acknowledges military spouses for their support, sacrifices, and role in strengthening military families and communities, without creating new obligations or funding. As a ceremonial measure, it has no direct regulatory or financial impact on affected individuals.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires juveniles accused of delinquency to appear in court in the county where the alleged incident occurred, rather than their residence county. It directly affects juveniles facing delinquency complaints in New Jersey. The key provision mandates court appearance in the incident county and requires courts to provide reasonable transportation accommodations to ensure attendance. This changes current practice where cases were typically held in the juvenile's home county. The policy change applies to all juvenile delinquency cases under the court's jurisdiction.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all health insurance plans in New Jersey, including Medicaid, to cover treatment for stuttering without cost-sharing. It mandates coverage for both habilitative speech therapy (to help maintain or improve speech skills) and rehabilitative speech therapy (to restore speech skills that have been lost), whether provided in-person or through telehealth. The coverage must be provided without prior authorization, utilization management requirements, or any deductibles, copayments, or annual limits. This applies to all health insurance policies delivered, issued, executed, or renewed in New Jersey on or after the effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4090) raises the maximum age for residents in New Jersey's pediatric long-term care facilities from 19 to 26 years. It directly affects young adults aged 19-26 who currently cannot access these facilities due to the existing age limit. The key provision amends existing law to allow licensed pediatric long-term care facilities to admit and serve residents up to age 26. The change would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands automatic voter registration to applicants for specific licenses and permits beyond the existing motor vehicle commission process. It requires agencies like the Division of Fish and Wildlife (for hunting, fishing, or deer permits) and local police/firearm offices (for firearm permits) to automatically register eligible applicants - verifying age, citizenship, and address - unless they opt out. The process mirrors New Jersey’s current motor vehicle commission system, where applicants receive notices about registration and can decline it. This change applies to any agency already collecting eligibility documents, streamlining voter registration during routine license applications.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey to appoint a State Dementia Services Coordinator within the Department of Human Services. The coordinator will develop a master plan to improve dementia care, coordinate existing state programs (like the Alzheimer's Advisory Commission), prevent service duplication, identify gaps in care, and increase access to quality dementia treatment. The bill appropriates $150,000 from the General Fund to fund this position and its activities. It directly affects people with Alzheimer's and dementia, their families, and state agencies providing related services by mandating better coordination and communication across the system.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes criminal penalties for creating or sharing deepfakes (fake audio or video content that falsely depicts someone doing something they didn't do) intended for illegal purposes like harassment, theft, or invasion of privacy. It also requires clear labeling of such content and allows victims to sue for at least $1,000 per violation, plus additional damages. News media are exempt from penalties unless they knowingly share unmarked deepfakes. The law directly affects individuals whose likeness is misused in deepfakes and those producing or distributing deceptive media for unlawful purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 4054) upgrades penalties for auto theft committed during specific burglaries in New Jersey. It makes auto theft a second-degree crime (5-10 years in prison) if connected to residential burglary (e.g., breaking into a home), and a first-degree crime (10-20 years) if linked to home invasion (involving weapons or injury). Currently, auto theft is typically a third-degree crime (3-5 years), but this bill increases penalties when theft occurs during these violent offenses. The law also ensures auto theft convictions won’t merge with separate burglary convictions for sentencing. It directly affects individuals convicted of auto theft during home invasions or residential burglaries.

Maddy summaryThis bill would expand New Jersey's felony murder, aggravated manslaughter, and aggravated assault laws to include deaths or injuries occurring during the commission of auto theft. Currently, these laws apply to crimes like robbery or burglary, but this bill adds "theft of a motor vehicle" to the list of qualifying offenses. If someone causes death or serious injury while stealing a car, it would be treated as a more serious criminal offense under these statutes. The changes would make auto theft-related deaths and injuries subject to harsher penalties under these specific criminal laws.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Senate Bill S3313 requires municipalities, counties, and school districts to report cybersecurity incidents through a new online form developed by the Attorney General and the New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC). If an incident compromises systems like billing, data management, or critical infrastructure, designated employees must submit the report promptly, triggering a 30-day independent cybersecurity audit paid for by the state. The bill also mandates annual cybersecurity training for all relevant staff and allows local entities to seek reimbursement for compliance costs. All incident reports, audit findings, and corrective plans are exempt from public records disclosure under the Open Public Records Act.