Sen. Joe Addabbo
Sponsored bills
Makes life imprisonment without parole mandatory for defendants convicted of murder in the first degree and the victim is a police officer.
Increases the age to purchase tobacco products from 18 years old to 21 years old.
Relates to changing the definition of elevated blood lead levels from a blood lead level greater than or equal to ten micrograms of lead per deciliter of whole blood to five micrograms of lead per deciliter of whole blood.
Requires the commissioner of health to establish means of educating proprietors and employees of public eating establishments about food allergens.
Relates to state assessments and teacher evaluations; makes certain provisions permanent.
Establishes the right of tenants to call police or emergency assistance without fear of losing their housing as the result of landlord actions or local nuisance laws.