Maddy summaryS 2693 establishes an Interagency Council on Menopause within New Jersey's Department of Health to improve care for people experiencing menopause. The council, composed of 15 members including health experts, individuals with menopause experience, and representatives from women's health organizations, will develop evidence-based resources, support research, and foster collaboration among healthcare providers. It will create culturally sensitive educational materials for healthcare professionals and make policy recommendations to the Legislature on improving menopause-related care and services. The council must report to the Governor and Legislature within 18 months of the bill's effective date and annually thereafter on its work and findings.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Medicaid program to cover community violence prevention services for eligible residents. It directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries who would gain access to evidence-based violence prevention programs, such as counseling and neighborhood safety initiatives. The bill establishes a state training and certification program to ensure violence prevention professionals meet specific standards. These services would be added to Medicaid's covered benefits under existing state law, expanding access without altering current Medicaid eligibility rules. The bill is currently pending in the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a permanent 25-member Advisory Commission to address challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ students in New Jersey schools. The commission, including education officials, advocacy representatives, and appointed experts, will review school policies, identify inclusive practices, and recommend strategies to prevent bullying and support mental health. It must submit an initial report within 180 days and annual reports thereafter, focusing on curriculum implementation about LGBTQIA+ contributions and educator training. The bill directly affects LGBTQIA+ students, who face higher rates of bullying and mental health challenges compared to peers, as noted in the bill's findings. The commission will advise state leaders on policies to ensure safe, equitable school environments.
Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies workers' compensation coverage requirements for business owners in New Jersey. It specifies that self-employed individuals, partners in partnerships, members of LLCs, and S-corporation shareholders who actively work for their business are considered "employees" for coverage purposes **only if the business elects to include them** when purchasing or renewing a workers' comp policy. Businesses are not required to cover these owners unless they already have at least one regular employee (not a business owner). The bill also requires clear notices on applications about this option and protects insurers from liability if businesses choose not to cover owners, unless insurers acted with gross negligence.
Maddy summaryThis bill increases the portion of rental payments that New Jersey renters can count toward property tax deductions from 18% to 30% of rent paid for a unit used as their primary residence. It also raises the maximum property tax credit amount from $50 to $250 for eligible seniors (65+), blind, or disabled taxpayers who pay property taxes or qualifying rent. The change applies to residential rental properties, including manufactured homes in mobile home parks, and affects renters who use their housing as their principal residence. The bill amends existing tax code provisions to adjust these specific deduction and credit thresholds.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Labor to provide funding and training to county prosecutors for investigating and prosecuting wage theft cases. It mandates each county prosecutor's office to assign a dedicated assistant prosecutor to handle violations of state wage laws and the specific provision about unpaid wages (P.L.1999, c.90). The bill appropriates up to $2 million from the General Fund to cover these enforcement costs. It directly affects county prosecutors' offices and workers who face unpaid wages or wage law violations.
Maddy summaryS 3743 amends New Jersey's housing finance laws to expand financing opportunities for low and moderate-income housing projects. The bill requires the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency to prioritize and incentivize certified minority-, women-, and veteran-owned development businesses through streamlined processes and simplified bonding requirements. It includes provisions for tax exemptions for affordable housing projects and adjusts loan terms to support housing preservation. This legislation directly affects affordable housing developers, the agency, and residents of low and moderate-income housing projects across New Jersey.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey Senate Bill S3497 requires all public high school students to complete a one-semester financial literacy course as part of graduation requirements for a State-endorsed diploma. The course must cover practical money skills like budgeting, credit, debt, college financial planning, and taxes, and cannot be satisfied by business or entrepreneurship courses. Teachers must hold specific endorsements in subjects like Business, Social Studies, or Family and Consumer Sciences. This requirement applies to students entering 12th grade in the 2027-2028 school year, building on existing middle school financial literacy mandates. The bill aims to standardize financial education across high schools statewide.
Maddy summaryThis bill adds $30 million in supplemental funding from the General Fund to New Jersey's Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit Program, administered by the Department of Community Affairs (DCA). It directly affects community nonprofit organizations that develop revitalization plans for low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, as these groups qualify for tax credits when investing in local improvements. The funding increases the annual limit for tax credits available under the program, which was previously capped at $15 million per year by permanent law. This additional $30 million brings the total available funding for the program to $45 million annually, supporting more projects in targeted communities. The bill does not change the tax credit structure itself but expands the available funding to meet demand.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 3673 allows people with diagnosed traumatic or acquired brain injuries to voluntarily add a notation to their driver's license, ID card, and the Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) registry. The bill creates a secure MVC registry storing vehicle details and emergency contact information to help law enforcement communicate effectively during stops. It also mandates annual training for all law enforcement agencies on de-escalation techniques and using the registry when interacting with individuals with brain injuries. Participation is entirely voluntary, and registry data is protected from public disclosure except during specific law enforcement actions.