Sen. Kristin Corrado

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Youth Suicide Prevention Advisory Council to prepare a report on suicide prevention instruction in public schools. The council must review current programs, identify risk identification methods, evaluate best practices (including comparing to nearby states), and recommend improvements to mental health access in schools. To gather data, the council will develop a survey for schools (administered by the Department of Education in the 2023-24 school year), ensuring student privacy is protected before sharing results. The report must be submitted to the Governor and Legislature within 12 months of the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey school districts to submit their current school safety and security plans to the Commissioner of Education within six months of the bill's effective date. The Commissioner must then review each plan against specific criteria, including emergency notification procedures, staff responsibilities, building access policies, bullying prevention, hazard analysis, active shooter protocols, and crisis communication plans. After review, the Commissioner provides each district with a written report identifying weaknesses and recommended solutions. Within three years, the Commissioner must also submit a statewide summary report to the Governor and Legislature, aggregating findings without disclosing individual district details. The bill directly affects all school districts and their boards of education.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides free tuition at New Jersey public colleges for dependent children and surviving spouses of military personnel killed while performing duty. It covers only the portion of tuition not covered by other aid (like federal grants or existing scholarships). Eligibility lasts eight years for children (starting after high school graduation) or eight years for spouses (starting from the service member's death date). The policy applies to institutions like Rutgers, NJIT, and county colleges, with the state covering costs for qualifying students enrolled full-time in undergraduate programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires county prosecutors appointed by the governor to reside within their appointed county for the entire duration of their term and until a qualified successor is appointed. It directly affects county prosecutors in New Jersey, amending existing law (N.J.S.2A:158-1) to add this residency requirement. The key provision mandates that prosecutors must live in the county they serve, rather than allowing them to reside elsewhere during their five-year term. This change applies to all future appointments and updates the qualifications for the position.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires drivers involved in motor vehicle accidents resulting in death to submit to an evaluation by a certified drug recognition expert. It directly affects drivers in fatal crashes, expanding existing implied consent laws - which previously covered alcohol testing - to include drug impairment evaluations. The key provision mandates that drivers give consent for this evaluation upon police request, similar to current requirements for alcohol testing. The bill defines a "certified drug recognition expert" as a law enforcement officer trained to identify impairment from drugs other than alcohol. This change applies to all drivers in fatal accidents, without exception.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey public schools from requiring students to receive COVID-19 or HPV vaccinations as a condition for attendance. It also bans state or local government entities from forcing schools to ask about a child's vaccination status for these specific vaccines. The law directly affects public primary and secondary school students and their families by removing these vaccination mandates for school enrollment. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets minimum Medicaid reimbursement rates for private duty nursing (PDN) services provided in home settings. It requires that registered nurses be reimbursed at least $60 per hour and licensed practical nurses at least $48 per hour, replacing current maximum rates of $40 and $28 respectively. The state must apply for federal waivers to implement these rates and adopt necessary rules within 180 days. This directly affects nurses and home health providers who deliver PDN services under New Jersey's Medicaid program.

Maddy summaryBill S 937 requires New Jersey's Division of Unemployment and Temporary Disability Insurance (DOLWD) to make initial determinations on unemployment claims within two weeks of receiving them. This directly affects individuals filing for unemployment benefits, ensuring faster processing of their initial eligibility decisions. The bill amends R.S.43:21-6 by changing the deadline from "three weeks" to "two weeks" for DOLWD to issue these determinations, including the weekly benefit amount and eligibility status. It does not alter benefit amounts or eligibility criteria, only the processing timeline. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Labor Committee after introduction on January 9, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 15-member "Task Force on Supportive Technology for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities" in New Jersey. The task force will study how supportive technology (like devices or tools that help with daily living, work, or education) can better serve people with developmental disabilities, identify barriers to its use, and recommend policy changes. It includes government officials, disability advocates, service providers, and individuals with lived experience. The task force must submit its findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature within 18 months. The bill does not enact immediate changes but sets up a process to study and improve access to supportive technology for this population.

Maddy summaryThis bill limits how long someone can serve as a county prosecutor in a temporary, acting role. It states no person - including a pending nominee - may serve in that position for more than one year. If the Governor hasn’t submitted a nomination to the Senate before the year ends, the acting prosecutor must step down. The bill also requires the Governor to nominate current acting prosecutors within 30 days of the law’s effective date (or by the next Senate session), or they must vacate the position. It applies immediately to all New Jersey county prosecutor offices.