Sen. Kristin Corrado

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a Veterans Outdoor Recovery Task Force within New Jersey's Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. The task force, made up of state agency leaders, will identify barriers and opportunities for using public lands for outdoor therapy to help veterans, particularly those with PTSD. It must develop recommendations within 18 months to improve access to outdoor recreation as part of veteran care. The task force will report its findings to the Legislature and Governor, focusing on coordination between state agencies and public land access for veterans.

Maddy summaryS 1330 "Michelle's Law" requires all health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover mammograms under specific conditions. It mandates coverage for a baseline mammogram at age 40, annual mammograms for women 40 and older, and mammograms for women under 40 with breast cancer risk factors (like family history) as recommended by their doctor. The law also requires coverage for additional tests like ultrasounds or MRIs after a mammogram if breast density is extremely high, the mammogram is abnormal, or other risk factors exist. This directly affects women who need breast cancer screening through their health insurance plans. The bill is currently in committee after being introduced in January 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State and county voter registration officials to conduct a comprehensive audit of the Statewide Voter Registration System within 90 days of the law taking effect. The audit must specifically check for: (1) eligible voters who successfully registered despite being ineligible, (2) attempts by ineligible individuals to register (even if unsuccessful), and (3) whether current procedures effectively remove ineligible registrants as required by law. Officials must jointly develop uniform audit methods and submit a detailed report to the Governor and Legislature within 30 days of completing the audit, including findings and recommendations. The bill focuses solely on establishing this audit process and reporting requirement, with no additional policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey colleges and universities from requiring students to get a COVID-19 vaccine or provide proof of vaccination to enroll, attend classes, or participate in campus programs. It directly affects all students at higher education institutions in New Jersey by removing vaccine mandates as a condition of their academic participation. The key provision bans institutions from making vaccination a requirement for enrollment, course attendance, or program involvement. The law takes effect immediately upon passage and applies to all public and private higher education institutions in the state.

Maddy summaryS 946 authorizes New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission to issue classic license plates replicating the 1979-1991 design to registered vehicle owners or lessees. Applicants pay a $50 initial fee and a $10 annual fee, with additional fees deposited into the state's Special Transportation Fund after covering administrative costs. The program requires securing non-public funding (up to $25,000) for initial production and receiving at least 500 completed applications before implementation begins. This bill directly affects vehicle owners seeking nostalgic plates while directing fees toward transportation projects.

Maddy summaryThis bill streamlines EMT-Basic certification for veterans with specific military medical experience. It directly affects veterans who served as Combat Army Medics, Navy Hospital Corpsmen, or equivalent roles in the Armed Forces or National Guard, provided they hold current National Registry certification. To qualify, applicants must complete a criminal background check and meet the three defined criteria (military role, NREMT certification, background check). The bill requires the Department of Health to publish clear online instructions about this process for public access.

Maddy summaryThis bill, S 940 ("Parents Bill of Rights Act"), grants New Jersey parents and guardians specific rights regarding their child's education in public schools. It requires schools to provide parents with a curriculum summary, allow them to review classroom materials (including textbooks and media), and permits opting a child out of any curriculum conflicting with the parent's conscience or religious beliefs - without academic penalties for credit or graduation. The bill explicitly bars school districts from interfering with these rights or denying parent requests for educational information. It directly affects parents/guardians of K-12 students and school districts across New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $70 million in federal pandemic relief funds to New Jersey's Economic Development Authority (EDA) to support arts and culture organizations negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The EDA will award $50 million in grants for general financial recovery (including $10 million specifically for arts education programs in schools and after-school settings) and $20 million for placemaking projects that beautify public spaces like sidewalks and parks with art installations. Qualifying groups include both for-profit and nonprofit arts organizations that experienced pandemic-related revenue losses. The funds come directly from New Jersey's allocation of federal "Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Fund" money under the American Rescue Plan Act.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public and nonpublic schools in New Jersey to place at least one FDA-approved portable anti-choking device in the cafeteria, school nurse’s office, and other key locations during school hours and events. The devices - which use suction to clear airway blockages during choking emergencies - must be unlocked, easily accessible, and marked with clear signage. Schools must also develop policies requiring staff training in airway management and device use, while the state will reimburse schools for related costs. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryS 936, the "College Mental Health Services Act," creates a grant program to help New Jersey public colleges improve student mental health services. Public institutions must use grant funds to reduce wait times, hire more mental health staff, contract with external providers, identify at-risk students, and promote awareness of existing resources. The bill also requires colleges to publicly post semester-by-semester data on student-to-mental-health-professional ratios, appointment volumes, wait times, and referrals on their websites. Additionally, institutions must annually report student suicide attempts and completions to the state, which will be shared with the Governor and Legislature. This law directly affects all public colleges and universities in New Jersey.