Asm. Antwan McClellan

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance carriers in New Jersey to cover prostate cancer screening without cost sharing (no deductibles, copays, or coinsurance). It expands the definition of "prostate cancer screening" to include more diagnostic methods beyond digital rectal exams and PSA tests, such as urinary analysis, serum biomarkers, and medical imaging. The coverage applies to men age 50+ who are asymptomatic, and men age 40+ with family history of prostate cancer or other risk factors. The bill extends these requirements to additional insurance types, including individual health insurance policies, that weren't previously required to cover prostate cancer screening under current law.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts the sale of used passenger cars, motorcycles, motor homes, and off-road vehicles from New Jersey's sales and use tax. It applies to all retail transactions - whether sold privately, casually, or by dealers - where the vehicle has been previously owned and transferred from its original owner. The exemption removes the tax obligation for both in-state sales and out-of-state purchases of these secondhand vehicles. The policy change directly affects buyers and sellers of used motor vehicles across New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to use settlement funds from 3M Company to purchase equipment for cleaning up PFAS contamination. It establishes a dedicated "PFAS Settlement Remediation Fund" to cover both direct state purchases of filtration systems and reimbursements to local governments (counties/municipalities) that buy such equipment to remove PFAS from drinking water or other contamination sites. Local governments must submit receipts for reimbursement, and the DEP must report annually on fund expenditures. The bill ensures settlement money is exclusively used for PFAS cleanup equipment, not other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises how New Jersey allocates state funds for public highway projects to municipalities and counties. It changes the formula to consider weighted county population (average population over the previous year), road mileage, evacuation route mileage, and road mileage in 100-year flood plains. The new formula aims to more accurately reflect unique challenges faced by different municipalities and counties, such as flood risks and evacuation needs. The bill also establishes specific funds for infrastructure, freight impacts, and bridge repairs, each with set percentages of the total highway funding appropriation.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the sales tax rate by 50% on used passenger cars, motorcycles, motor homes, and off-road vehicles sold in New Jersey. It applies to all types of sales - including private transactions, casual sales, and dealer sales - where the vehicle has been previously owned (i.e., transferred from the original buyer). The tax cut lowers the effective rate to 3.3125% (based on current rates), directly affecting buyers of secondhand vehicles. The change takes effect two months after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A6023) requires owners of venues hosting large public gatherings (1,000+ capacity, like stadiums, theaters, and arenas) and youth sports organizations (e.g., Little Leagues) to maintain an automatic external defibrillator (AED) on-site at events. It mandates that AEDs be accessible 24/7, properly maintained, and staff trained in their use, with specific protocols for cardiac emergencies. Venues must display clear signage, notify emergency services, and ensure certified personnel are present during events. Non-compliance carries civil penalties ($250-$1,000 per violation), while proper AED use provides legal immunity for venues and staff. The bill excludes church halls and similar religious spaces from coverage.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the threshold for two real estate transfer fees from $1 million to $2 million. It applies to the sale of residential, commercial, farm properties (with residential use), and cooperative units when the sale price exceeds $2 million, and to controlling interest transfers in commercial property entities when the value exceeds $2 million. Both fees remain at 1% of the sale price or value. As a result, transactions valued between $1 million and $2 million will no longer be subject to these fees and taxes.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Next New Jersey Manufacturing Program, which provides tax credits to businesses that make significant investments in New Jersey manufacturing facilities. To qualify, businesses must invest at least $10 million in capital and create at least 20 new full-time jobs with median salaries at least 120% of local manufacturing averages. The tax credit amount is calculated as the lesser of 0.1% of capital investment multiplied by new jobs, 25% of capital investment, or $150 million, with $100 million reserved for clean energy manufacturers in the first two years. Businesses must maintain the jobs and investment for a specified period, and may forfeit credits if they fail to meet requirements.

Maddy summaryThis is a procedural resolution (not a bill) establishing a special committee. It creates the "Assembly Special Committee on Staten Island Annexation" with 12 members (6 appointed by the Assembly Speaker, 6 by the Minority Leader). The committee's sole purpose is to investigate New Jersey's historical, legal, and geographic claims to Staten Island - including colonial land grants, the 1834 boundary compact, and relevant case law - and to report on lawful avenues for annexation, subject to consent from Staten Island residents, New York State, and Congress. The committee must publish a final report after completing its work.

Maddy summaryBill A5939 transfers authority for inspecting on-farm dairy processing activities from the New Jersey Department of Health to the Department of Agriculture. It requires the Agriculture Department to collaborate with the Department of Health and local health boards when conducting these inspections. The bill also allows the Agriculture Secretary to create necessary rules under state administrative law. This change directly affects dairy farmers who process milk on their farms, as their inspections will now be managed by the Agriculture Department instead of Health. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.