Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a four-year pilot program in Ocean County (or another county designated by the Attorney General) to monitor certain domestic violence offenders using electronic tracking devices. It would require court-ordered electronic monitoring only with the victim's informed consent, applying to offenders convicted of violating domestic violence restraining orders. Key provisions include court evaluations of risk factors (like prior violence or weapon access), mandatory victim notification, a $250 monitoring fee (waivable for financial hardship), and $2.5 million in state funding. The program would mandate compliance with national technology standards and establish procedures for handling device tampering or noncompliance.
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Maddy summaryThis bill requires doctors and nurses to give women aged 40 or older an informational pamphlet about menopause stages (perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause) during their annual physical exams, starting 180 days after the law takes effect. The New Jersey Department of Health must create and post this pamphlet online within 90 days of the law's effective date. The bill directly affects women receiving annual physicals and healthcare providers who perform those exams, mandating a specific educational resource be provided during routine visits. It takes effect immediately upon enactment, with implementation beginning 180 days later.
Maddy summaryS 1816 requires New Jersey's Division of Purchase and Property to create an annual report on state-owned properties that are underutilized (not fully used for their current purpose). The Division must inventory all such state-owned land - including property owned by agencies or authorities - and analyze its potential for redevelopment, including uses like affordable housing, homeless services, or health services for low/moderate-income residents. This report must be submitted to the Governor and Legislature within 13 months of the bill's effective date, then updated annually, with the report posted online. The bill directly affects the Division of Purchase and Property and state agencies managing property, but does not mandate specific actions - only requires the annual analysis and reporting.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Downtown Economic Growth Program to provide financial support to businesses in designated downtown areas of eligible small New Jersey municipalities. It targets towns with under 11,000 residents that are county seats, contain federal opportunity zones, or are over 70% developed. The program offers loans, tax credits, and technical assistance to area businesses operating in these designated zones, requiring businesses to employ at least 25% of their full-time staff as residents of the municipality. The initiative aims to address economic development barriers in small towns that currently qualify for state assistance programs.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an Interagency Council on Menopause within New Jersey's Department of Health to improve care during menopause transitions. It requires licensed health care professionals to provide evidence-based pamphlets about menopause (for patients 40+) or early menopause (for patients 35-39) during annual physical exams. The council, made up of 15 members including health officials and public representatives with relevant expertise, will develop educational resources, support research, and make policy recommendations. The Department of Health must publish these pamphlets within 90 days, and the council must report annually to the Governor and Legislature starting 18 months after the bill's effective date. The bill directly affects women receiving annual physicals and healthcare providers in New Jersey.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 474) requires human trafficking awareness signs in New Jersey to include information in Chinese and Korean, in addition to English and Spanish. It affects businesses like strip clubs, massage parlors, hotels, airports, hospitals, and transportation hubs that already display these signs under existing law. The signs must be at least 8.5x11 inches, printed in 16-point font, and displayed in conspicuous locations. Failure to comply carries a $300 penalty for the first offense and $1,000 for subsequent violations. The change responds to a 2024 Commission report on trafficking in the massage industry.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of the Treasury to conduct and publicly report a triennial stress test analyzing the state's ability to maintain essential services during economic shifts. The analysis must include projections of tax and federal revenue, comparisons to historical trends, expected changes in spending, accounting of state reserves (like the Surplus Revenue Fund), and recession response options. The report must be posted online and included in the Governor's annual budget message. This applies directly to state budget planning and fiscal transparency, affecting how New Jersey prepares for economic downturns. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Maddy summaryThis bill replaces New Jersey's existing Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Aid and Consolidated Municipal Property Tax Relief Aid programs with a new "Municipal Property Tax Relief Fund." Starting in fiscal year 2026, the fund will receive annual payments from energy utility sales taxes, corporation business taxes on utilities, and other specified sources, totaling approximately $1.455 billion in 2026 (adjusted annually for inflation). Municipalities will receive payments based on a formula considering population, income, property values, and other community factors, with a guarantee that no municipality receives less than what it received in 2024 (or 2025 for those using a state fiscal year). The bill directly affects all New Jersey municipalities by changing how they receive state-funded property tax relief.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Minority and Women-Owned Businesses State Contractor Remedies Act" to address ongoing disparities in state contracting. It requires New Jersey state agencies and prime contractors to make a "good faith effort" to increase participation by minority and women-owned businesses, specifically Black, Asian, and Hispanic American-owned businesses and women-owned businesses, based on a 2024 state disparity study showing persistent statistical gaps in contract awards. The law defines key terms like "Black American-owned business" and "Asian American-owned business" with specific ownership criteria (51% ownership by the group) and directs the Department of the Treasury's Chief Diversity Officer to oversee implementation. It does not set fixed percentage goals but mandates evidence of good-faith efforts to meet the needs identified in the disparity study.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey to reimburse volunteer firefighters for cancer screenings not covered by their insurance. It mandates coverage for 11 specific cancer types (including colon, lung, breast, and prostate) starting five years after beginning service, then every three years thereafter. The state will cover up to $1,250 per three-year period (adjusted for inflation), with no out-of-pocket costs for firefighters. Volunteer firefighting status is treated as a pre-existing condition for coverage, and annual state funding must be appropriated to support reimbursements.