Sen. Kristin Corrado

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey school districts to teach students in grades 4-12 about menstrual toxic shock syndrome (TSS) as part of health education, including its causes, symptoms, and risk reduction methods. It also mandates businesses operating public restrooms with two or more toilets (like malls or offices) to install clear signs near tampon dispensers or in visible locations, alerting women to TSS warning signs and risks. The Department of Health must create standardized signage rules and provide online resources about TSS. These changes aim to improve public awareness of this rare but serious condition, which can develop quickly in users of tampons or similar products.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises how New Jersey calculates regional affordable housing needs, directly affecting all municipalities required to meet fair share obligations under the Fair Housing Act. It replaces the previous method with a data-driven approach: the Department of Community Affairs must determine regional need by counting new residential housing units (excluding replacements) built between the last two federal censuses, then dividing that number by five to set a realistic target. Municipalities that committed to affordable housing plans by January 31, 2025, must adjust their obligations based on this new calculation and submit updated housing plans within 90 days of receiving revised figures. The bill also repeals an outdated section of the Fair Housing Act and allows the department to act quickly without standard administrative delays.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes New Jersey to issue special "Woman Veteran" license plates featuring a silhouette of a woman veteran saluting against an American flag background with the words "Woman Veteran" displayed. To qualify, applicants must provide proof of veteran status (via DD-214 or discharge documents) and pay a $50 one-time application fee plus a $10 annual renewal fee. The additional fees collected fund a dedicated "Woman Veteran License Plate Fund," which annually supports organizations that assist women veterans. Implementation requires 500 pre-ordered plates and $25,000 in non-public funding to cover initial costs before the program can launch.

Maddy summarySCR 118 establishes a Joint Committee on Human Trafficking in New Jersey to study and evaluate the state's current anti-trafficking efforts. The committee, composed of six legislators (three from each chamber), will assess existing programs, consult state agencies like the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Unit, and investigate other states' approaches. It must submit an annual report with findings and recommendations to legislative leaders, including potential policy changes. This resolution does not create new laws but creates a formal mechanism for reviewing and improving human trafficking initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Grant Program" within New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). It allows accredited nonprofit organizations (meeting specific standards like Assistance Dogs International accreditation) to apply for grants to provide service dogs to disabled veterans - defined as honorably discharged veterans with service-connected disabilities. The program prohibits nonprofits from charging veterans for the dogs and requires DMVA to provide ongoing veterinary insurance for each service dog. Grants must cover training, marketing to veterans, and humane animal care, with nonprofits reporting on program effectiveness annually.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Senate Resolution SR 120 urges the President and Congress to enact two specific federal bills: S. 157 (The Drone Act of 2023), which would criminalize drone misuse, and S. 896 (The SHIELD U Act), which would expand law enforcement's authority to counter drones. This resolution follows recent drone sightings over sensitive New Jersey locations - including military bases, a major reservoir, and a residence of the President-elect - reportedly alarming residents and prompting federal investigations. The resolution does not create new laws but formally requests federal action to address gaps in drone regulation and enforcement. It directly targets the President and Congress as the intended recipients of this urging.

Maddy summaryThis Senate Resolution (SR 118) urges the U.S. Congress to pass legislation allowing individuals receiving federal disability benefits to keep those benefits after marriage. Currently, marriage causes many disabled individuals to lose Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, as federal law terminates payments upon marriage. The resolution highlights that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has acknowledged these rules as outdated and has taken limited administrative steps to address the issue. It specifically calls for Congress to change the statutory rules governing SSI and SSDI to prevent benefit loss due to marriage.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes penalties for underage gambling (by individuals under 21) from criminal offenses to civil fines. It imposes tiered fines: up to $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and $2,000 for third or subsequent offenses. All collected fines will fund gambling addiction prevention, education, and treatment programs through the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey. The bill applies to underage gamblers, casino licensees/employees who allow underage gambling, and individuals in lawful care of minors who permit gambling.

Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2295) amends New Jersey law on reckless vehicular homicide to strengthen penalties for drivers causing death while operating vehicles under the influence (DUI), with a suspended license, or near schools. It mandates a license suspension of 5 years to life for these offenses, requires courts to consider pretrial detention for certain DUI-related cases, and allows vehicle forfeiture unless hardship is proven. The law also increases penalties to a first-degree crime for driving under the influence near schools (within 1,000 feet or through designated crossings), with no defense for ignorance of school zones. These changes directly affect drivers convicted of vehicular homicide involving DUI, license violations, or school zone offenses.

Maddy summarySJR 103 is a symbolic resolution declaring New Jersey a "Purple Heart State" to honor veterans and active-duty service members from New Jersey who have received the Purple Heart Medal. The Purple Heart Medal is awarded by the President to those wounded or killed in combat, and this resolution recognizes their sacrifices without creating new benefits or programs. It builds on New Jersey's existing connections to the national "Purple Heart Trail" (a network of roads and monuments honoring recipients), which includes locations in the state and stems from a 1992 convention held in Cherry Hill. The resolution takes effect immediately and serves as a formal state acknowledgment of these veterans' service.