Sen. Vince Polistina

Maddy summaryAJR 119 designates November 7 of each year as "Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day" in New Jersey. This symbolic resolution directly affects residents of New Jersey living with Shwachman-Diamond Syndrome (SDS), a rare genetic disorder impacting bone marrow, pancreas, and skeletal development. The bill requires the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and citizens to observe the day with awareness activities. It aims to increase public understanding of SDS, support affected individuals, and promote further research into the condition. The resolution does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of the disorder.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates approximately $77.4 million from dedicated tax revenues and Green Acres funds to the Department of Environmental Protection to support local government projects. The funding is divided between acquiring land for conservation and developing existing parks, with specific amounts designated for planning incentives, standard projects, and areas with high population density. Local municipalities and counties that meet certain population criteria are eligible to receive grants or loans to help them purchase or improve recreational spaces. Any remaining funds after the listed projects are funded may be used for additional approved initiatives with further committee approval.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates June 10, 2026, as "Christina Grimmie Day" in New Jersey to honor the late singer and songwriter who grew up in Marlton, New Jersey. The resolution formally requests the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing the date, which marks the tenth anniversary of Grimmie's passing. While the bill does not alter laws or funding, it serves to acknowledge Grimmie's cultural contributions and her family's foundation that supports families affected by gun violence.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A4085 prohibits businesses from using consumers' personal data to set prices for goods or services. It specifically bans pricing strategies that vary prices based on biometric data, genetic information, or protected class data (like race, gender, or disability) through methods such as personalized algorithmic pricing or surveillance pricing. The law applies to all business entities selling merchandise or services within New Jersey and imposes fines up to $10,000 for first violations and $20,000 for repeat offenses, plus potential penalties like cease-and-desist orders. Businesses may still offer standard discounts, promotions, or loyalty programs, which are explicitly exempted from the ban.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to lend up to $3.85 billion to local governments and public water utilities for environmental infrastructure projects in fiscal year 2027. The legislation allows the bank to use funds from various existing trust accounts to finance the construction of facilities related to drinking water and wastewater treatment. Additionally, the bill outlines how the bank can increase its available loan amounts by including interest earned, fees, and other financial adjustments.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank to lend $13.093 million to local governments for specific hazard mitigation and resilience projects in fiscal year 2027. The funds are designated for four locations: Jersey City's McGovern Park, Brigantine's Golf Course Drive, Highlands Borough's flood mitigation efforts, and Manasquan Borough's shoreline protection. To receive these loans, project sponsors must meet eligibility requirements set by the State Office of Emergency Management and agree to repay the money within 30 years. The legislation also allows the bank to grow its lending capacity using interest earned from previous loans and fees charged for processing new applications.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates November 7 of each year as Shwachman Diamond Syndrome Awareness Day in New Jersey. It aims to increase public understanding of this rare genetic disorder that affects bone marrow, the pancreas, and skeletal development. The resolution requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging citizens and officials to observe the day with relevant activities. This symbolic measure does not change laws or allocate funding but serves to highlight the condition and support ongoing research efforts.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands protections for victims of human trafficking and other sexual crimes by removing the statute of limitations for prosecuting these offenses. It establishes specialized human trafficking response teams and increases training requirements for professionals who may encounter trafficking situations. The legislation also appropriates $1 million to the Commission on Human Trafficking to support these initiatives. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to allow victims to testify via closed-circuit television in court to reduce trauma during legal proceedings.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes New Jersey law to allow soil conservation districts to have more than five supervisors on their leadership teams. Currently, districts are limited to exactly five supervisors appointed by the State Soil Conservation Committee. The bill authorizes the State Soil Conservation Committee to set the maximum number of supervisors for each district, replacing the fixed limit. This change directly affects local soil conservation districts and their governance structure.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey businesses from using consumers' personal data - including biometric information, genetic data, or details about protected characteristics like race, age, or gender - to set prices for goods or services. It specifically bans "personalized algorithmic pricing" (using algorithms to adjust prices based on personal data) and "surveillance pricing" (customizing prices based on tracking consumer behavior). The law does not prevent businesses from offering standard discounts, promotions, or loyalty programs. It directly affects all businesses selling merchandise or services to New Jersey residents and enforces penalties of up to $20,000 per violation under the state's Consumer Fraud Act.