Sen. Kristin Corrado

Maddy summaryThis bill delays the start of New Jersey's fourth round of affordable housing obligations and related litigation from 2025 to July 1, 2028. It directly affects municipalities that must meet fair share housing requirements and the Council on Affordable Housing, which oversees these obligations. The legislation cites economic hardships from the pandemic, high construction costs, and the need for updated data from the third round as reasons for postponing the deadline. Existing legal judgments and settlements issued before July 1, 2025, remain unaffected by this delay, and the act expires on June 30, 2028.

Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution expresses no confidence in the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), which regulates the state's energy services. The bill cites concerns about rising electricity prices, policy decisions that increased costs for residents, and alleged internal issues within the BPU regarding dissenting views. It formally communicates the Senate's lack of trust in the BPU's ability to manage energy rates and affordability for New Jersey customers. The resolution is sent to the Governor and BPU leadership but does not create new laws or alter the BPU's authority.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates November 2026 as Veterans Month in New Jersey to honor the state's approximately 350,000 military veterans. The resolution allows the Governor to issue a proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the month with appropriate activities and programs. This measure does not create new funding or policy changes but serves as a symbolic designation to recognize the contributions of those who served in the Armed Forces.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts New Jersey residents who are 100 percent disabled veterans from paying motor vehicle registration fees for one passenger vehicle. To qualify, individuals must have been honorably discharged from the U.S. Armed Forces and have their disability status officially adjudicated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The legislation also requires the state Adjutant General to work with the Motor Vehicle Commission to notify eligible veterans about this fee exemption. This change removes the financial burden of vehicle registration fees for this specific group of disabled veterans.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates the week containing September 10th each year as "Suicide Prevention Week" in New Jersey. It requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and residents to observe the week with awareness activities and programs. The resolution aims to raise visibility for suicide prevention efforts and reduce stigma around mental health issues without changing any laws or funding. It directly affects state officials who will issue proclamations and community members who may participate in awareness events.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows school districts in New Jersey to offer one-time virtual or remote instruction to students attending public schools that are designated as polling places for a special election on April 16, 2026. The measure permits districts to count the day of remote instruction toward the state's 180-day school attendance requirement, provided the virtual learning program follows existing approval standards and students have access to necessary technology. School superintendents will have the authority to implement this instruction after consulting with the board of education and notifying all stakeholders. The provision applies only to this specific election and does not require districts to combine in-person and remote instruction on that day.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals who privately purchase a car in New Jersey to legally drive it for three days without completing permanent registration or title transfer. To qualify, buyers must submit an online application to the Motor Vehicle Commission that includes vehicle details, seller information, and proof of insurance, after which they receive an electronic receipt and temporary license plate. The law also requires sellers to provide proof of the private sale through an online form to protect themselves from liability after the transfer. Violations of the three-day limit or false information on applications can result in fines, and law enforcement can verify temporary registration status through a maintained database.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes safety standards for bleachers in public venues across New Jersey, including stadiums, arenas, and community centers. It requires the state Commissioner of Community Affairs to create inspection and certification rules based on national safety guidelines, mandating that all bleachers be upgraded within one year for government facilities and two years for private and nonprofit venues. Venues that fail to meet these safety standards by the deadlines must stop using their bleachers and display prominent warning notices until compliance is achieved.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new special license plate option in New Jersey to support Autism Awareness, available to any vehicle owner or lessee who registers a car in the state. The plates will feature slogans or designs related to autism awareness, with the specific design and colors chosen by the Motor Vehicle Commission in consultation with the Governor's Council for Medical Research and Treatment of Autism. To obtain these plates, applicants must pay a $50 one-time fee plus an annual $10 renewal fee, which are deposited into a dedicated fund. The collected money will be used to reimburse the Motor Vehicle Commission for administrative costs and will be annually appropriated to the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey for medical research and treatment related to autism, subject to oversight by the Joint Budget Oversight Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates the Code Blue Shelter Matching Grant Program within New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs (DCA). It provides matching grants to community-based nonprofits (with 501(c)(3) status) that offer shelter during Code Blue alerts - extreme cold weather emergencies - by matching funds they received from counties or municipalities within the past year. To qualify, nonprofits must submit detailed applications about their finances, the source grant amount, and how funds will be used, with DCA awarding grants in order of receipt and capping total matching funds per county/municipality at $50,000 annually. The program requires a three-year effectiveness report to the Governor and Legislature on how well it addresses shelter needs for homeless and at-risk individuals.