Asm. Greg McGuckin

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public and private schools participating in athletic associations (like NJSIAA or NCAA) to designate sports teams as "male," "female," or "coed" based solely on biological sex. It prohibits students assigned male at birth from joining female-designated teams, requiring disputed cases to be verified through a physician's statement confirming reproductive anatomy, natural testosterone levels, and genetic makeup. The law protects schools from penalties for maintaining sex-segregated teams and provides legal remedies for students denied athletic opportunities or facing retaliation due to violations. It directly affects all K-12 schools and colleges in New Jersey affiliated with major athletic associations.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's sexual assault and endangering welfare of children laws to clarify when specific offenses apply and expand jurisdiction for certain cases. It adds new circumstances where sexual assault charges apply, such as when the victim is a minor under 16 with a perpetrator in a position of authority (e.g., school staff, guardians), or when the victim is incapacitated. The bill also specifies that assuming responsibility for a child's care in New Jersey constitutes a material element for jurisdiction in endangering welfare cases. It directly affects individuals committing sexual offenses against minors or vulnerable victims under these defined circumstances, and would change how such cases are prosecuted in New Jersey courts. The bill is pending in committee and has not yet been enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill caps the retirement payout for unused sick leave at $10,000 (down from $15,000) for public employees in New Jersey, including those working for political subdivisions, agencies, authorities, and school boards. It applies only to employees who began service after a 2010 law took effect, not affecting existing collective bargaining agreements. The bill also requires unused vacation leave to be taken in the following year, unless related to a state emergency declared by the governor. These changes modify how public employees receive compensation for accrued leave upon retirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A3674) amends New Jersey's Megan's Law to require county prosecutors to assess a sex offender's risk of re-offending *before* their release from prison, rather than after release as under current law. It removes "residence situation" (e.g., whether the offender lives in a supervised home) as a risk factor, since this cannot be known prior to release. Prosecutors must now use revised factors - like criminal history, treatment response, and recent behavior - to assign a risk level (low/moderate/high) and determine community notification requirements. This change directly affects sex offenders nearing release and county prosecutors responsible for pre-release evaluations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey municipalities to reimburse private communities for paving, repaving, or improving their roads if those roads are either dedicated to public use or meet municipal standards (excluding width). It applies specifically to qualified private communities where the municipality previously provided such services on public streets. Municipalities must choose between performing the paving work themselves or paying the community the full cost, with reimbursement handled through the municipality's budget process. The law aims to ensure consistent road maintenance standards for private neighborhoods that meet public dedication criteria.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to match the Statewide voter registration system with jury records to identify and remove non-citizen voter registrants. Specifically, it mandates an agreement with the courts to cross-check voter data against juror records - including requests for excuses based on non-citizenship - to remove ineligible registrations. The matching applies retroactively to all available jury records since 1994, when New Jersey allowed voter registration at driver's license offices. This process aims to improve the accuracy of voter rolls by ensuring only eligible citizens remain registered.

Maddy summaryACR 32 proposes a constitutional amendment requiring New Jersey to create a property tax credit for seniors. It would provide a 50% credit on primary residence property taxes (capped at $10,000 annually) for residents aged 65 or older, with no income restrictions. The credit would be paid directly by the state to the municipality where the home is located, and surviving spouses who meet age and residency requirements would retain the credit. This amendment, if approved by voters, would enshrine this tax relief permanently in the state constitution.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals P.L.2021, c.32, which required New Jersey public school districts to incorporate diversity and inclusion instruction into K-12 curricula as part of the state's learning standards. It removes the mandate for schools to provide this specific type of curriculum content. The repeal takes immediate effect, eliminating the requirement for schools to include such instruction in their teaching. The bill directly affects public school districts and their curriculum planning for all students in kindergarten through 12th grade.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires truck and van rental companies (for non-commercial use) to take a photo of any person authorized to drive a rented vehicle before delivery. Companies must securely keep the photo for at least 180 days and provide it to police upon request. It directly affects rental businesses and the individuals renting vehicles, targeting non-commercial rentals (not freight transport). The policy aims to assist law enforcement in identifying users if vehicles are misused.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to create a website where voters can report problems with mail-in ballots they receive (e.g., ballots sent to wrong addresses or deceased voters). The website would let voters submit their contact details and describe issues, with reports automatically sent to local election officials for follow-up. It also establishes a "Vote by Mail Study Commission" to investigate mail-in voting accuracy, including holding public hearings and recommending improvements to prevent errors like sending ballots to inactive or non-resident voters. The commission must report its findings to the Governor and Legislature within one year, after which it expires.