Asm. Rob Clifton

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey health insurance companies and other covered health plans from limiting coverage based on the duration of anesthesia services before, during, or after medical or surgical procedures. It directly affects insurance carriers (including health maintenance organizations and hospital service corporations) by requiring them to cover anesthesia services without time-based restrictions. The law uses standard medical coding (from the American Medical Association) to define anesthesia services, ensuring coverage applies to all procedures where anesthesia is used. It takes effect 90 days after enactment for new or renewed insurance policies.

Maddy summaryThis bill provides supplemental funding from New Jersey's Property Tax Relief Fund to the Department of Education to ensure certain school districts receive at least the same total state aid in the 2021-2022 school year as they did in 2017-2018. It directly affects five named districts (Old Bridge, Freehold, Manalapan-Englishtown, Millstone) plus any district with below-average property valuation per pupil or income per pupil compared to the state average. The key mechanism is a supplemental appropriation to offset potential aid reductions, targeting districts that historically received lower state support. Over 100 districts may qualify under the eligibility criteria, including examples like New Hanover and Roosevelt. The funding is contingent on the 2022 budget being enacted.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of fireworks on public roads (streets, highways, alleys) and on properties adjacent to where horses are housed or boarded. It directly affects residents, event organizers, and the general public who might use fireworks in these specific locations. The key provision amends existing law to add these restrictions, making such use a violation punishable as a disorderly persons offense. Penalties include up to six months in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both for violations. The bill does not change existing rules about fireworks sales, possession, or use elsewhere.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases annual payments from New Jersey's Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund to municipalities by $15 million (from $740 million to $755 million) over two years. It directly affects most municipalities (excluding those with a municipal purposes tax rate of $0.10 or less per $100) by requiring them to subtract this additional aid from their property tax levies. The bill also prohibits municipalities from anticipating certain revenue when creating annual budgets. These changes aim to provide more direct property tax relief to local governments through the existing fund, which receives energy-related tax revenues.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey courts to consider two new factors when deciding child custody: a parent's history of abuse, abandonment, or neglect, and any pattern of abusive, threatening, intimidating, or controlling behavior by either parent (even if short-term). It expands the existing list of custody considerations to include these specific safety and behavior factors. The law applies to all custody cases in New Jersey, directly affecting parents involved in disputes and requiring courts to evaluate these elements during decisions. The change ensures courts must weigh these factors alongside existing considerations like the child's relationship with parents and home stability.

Maddy summaryACR 64 proposes a constitutional amendment to extend New Jersey's existing $250 annual property tax deduction for veterans to Gold Star families. This would allow parents, siblings, children, legal guardians, or legal custodians of service members who died while on active duty or from duty-related injuries to receive the same deduction. The deduction would be limited to one per family, with priority among eligible relatives determined by law. Unmarried surviving spouses of deceased veterans are already covered under current law and would not be affected by this change. The amendment requires voter approval to take effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the use of fireworks on any property, street, road, or alley directly adjacent to licensed animal shelters, pounds, or kennels in New Jersey. It directly affects anyone using fireworks near these facilities, including residents, event organizers, or neighbors. The key provision amends existing law to explicitly ban fireworks in these proximity areas, expanding protections beyond general fireworks restrictions. Violations would be classified as a disorderly persons offense, punishable by up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine.

Maddy summaryAJR 40 is a joint resolution designating September of each year as "Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month" in New Jersey. It does not create new laws or funding but asks the Governor to issue an annual proclamation encouraging state agencies, organizations, and residents to hold awareness activities during September. The resolution directly supports individuals and families affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a fatal genetic disease impacting about 1 in 3,500 male infants, by promoting public education and community engagement. The key mechanism is the Governor’s annual proclamation calling for observance through awareness programs. This is a ceremonial measure focused on raising visibility for DMD, not on changing medical access or policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires sellers of land or development easements for farmland preservation to disclose their original purchase price to the buyer before the sale. It directly affects individuals, corporations, or entities selling property to counties, county agriculture boards, or municipalities for farmland preservation. The key provision mandates that sellers provide this historical purchase price information to the purchasing entity prior to closing the transaction. The law takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1850) sets a flat 5.9% tax rate on New Jersey gross income above $37,500 for single filers or $75,000 for married couples filing jointly, while exempting all income below those thresholds from taxation. It directly affects New Jersey residents whose taxable income exceeds these filing-status-specific limits. The key provision replaces previous tiered tax brackets with a single flat rate for income above the exemption thresholds. This change simplifies the tax structure for higher earners while maintaining tax exemption for lower-income taxpayers. The bill was introduced in 2026 and referred to the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee.