Asm. Sterley Stanley

Maddy summaryBill A 2750 establishes New Jersey's Tuition Reimbursement Program for Special Education Teachers, directly affecting current or prospective special education teachers in New Jersey public schools. The program reimburses eligible tuition costs for approved master's programs or graduate coursework in special education (leading to NJ certification), up to 100% of expenses, in exchange for a four-year teaching commitment in a NJ public school after completing the program. To qualify, participants must be NJ residents, hold a valid teaching certificate, enroll in an approved program, and agree to teach special education for four years. Failure to complete the service term or meet performance standards (like maintaining certification or residency) requires full repayment of the reimbursement to the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1166) requires the New Jersey State Police Superintendent to create a recovery leave policy for troopers who provide proof of pregnancy. It mandates at least eight weeks of continuous paid leave after childbirth, with full pay and benefits (not counted as sick leave or deducted from sick leave balances), and prohibits residency restrictions or integrity checks during this period. The policy must be posted on the State Police intranet, including required forms, FAQs, and contact information for inquiries. The bill was enacted into law (P.L.2025, c.259) and took effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill reduces the minimum liability insurance requirement for autocabs in New Jersey from $1.5 million to $200,000 per accident. It directly affects autocab owners and operators, who must now carry this lower coverage amount to legally operate on public streets. The key provision amends Section 1(6) of the existing law and updates Section 48:16-3 to reflect the new $200,000 limit for bodily injury/death and property damage claims. This change applies to all autocab insurance policies issued or renewed on or after the effective date. The bill does not alter other coverage requirements for standard vehicles or commercial motor vehicles.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 3388) creates a legal presumption that custody of children should be awarded to a domestic violence victim in appropriate cases, shifting the default in family court custody decisions when abuse is proven. It requires courts to order counseling for children in households affected by domestic violence and mandates that victims and abusers be informed about available counseling services immediately upon filing a complaint. Key mechanisms include waiving residency requirements for filing complaints, streamlining emergency protective orders (including firearm safety measures), and ensuring courts provide clear information about services. The bill directly affects domestic violence victims, their children, and family court proceedings handling custody disputes involving abuse.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's Anti-Bullying Bill of Rights Act to clarify definitions and strengthen school responses to harassment, intimidation, and bullying (HIB). It updates the definition to explicitly include gender identity/expression and add new protections, while creating a tiered system for student consequences (counseling for first incidents, intervention plans for repeat offenses). Schools must now follow stricter reporting procedures, including written reports within two days and allowing anonymous reports (though disciplinary action requires non-anonymous evidence). The bill also permits anti-bullying specialists to receive paid compensation for their work. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Education Committee (introduced January 13, 2026).

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a pilot program in Union City, Trenton, and Camden to address open cockloft spaces between residential buildings. It appropriates $30 million to provide weatherization and fire safety improvements - specifically installing fire-rated separations and optional energy efficiency upgrades like insulation - free of charge to low- and moderate-income homeowners. Property owners not qualifying for free services may pay for the work through a 10-year property tax special assessment. The program directly affects residential building owners in these three cities, aiming to reduce energy costs, improve fire safety, and evaluate the effectiveness of weatherization measures in urban areas.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 3343) requires all teacher certification candidates who complete an approved educator preparation program to complete a mandatory anti-racism training course starting with the 2022-2023 school year. It also requires alternate route certification seekers to complete the training within one year of being hired. The training must cover recognizing diversity's role in teaching, developing racial literacy, examining personal biases, and understanding how race affects school decisions like grading and discipline. Educator programs must update their curricula to include this training and share syllabi and required texts online, though the state does not approve these materials. The bill directly affects all new teachers seeking certification in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows partnerships and joint ventures to bid on heavy infrastructure public works projects (like roads, bridges, water treatment facilities, and transit systems) if every individual party is independently registered with the state. It requires such partnerships to register with the Department of Labor, designate a primary contract manager, and holds all parties jointly responsible for contract performance. Current law only permitted single, registered contractors to bid on these projects. The bill was withdrawn after being approved as part of P.L.2025, c.242.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Bill A 3345 requires the Department of Health (DOH) to encourage healthcare facilities and licensed professionals (like pediatricians and family doctors) to adopt the national "Reach Out and Read" program. This program integrates early literacy promotion into routine well-child visits for children aged six months to five years, with providers advising parents on shared reading activities. The DOH must support implementation by providing printed materials and a website link for facilities to apply as program sites. The goal is to improve children's language development, strengthen parent-child bonds, and give healthcare providers tools to monitor early childhood well-being. This affects healthcare providers directly and benefits parents and young children through evidence-based literacy support during medical visits.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey mail-in ballot application forms to include prepaid postage, paid by the state. It directly affects voters who request mail-in ballots by eliminating the need for them to purchase postage when returning the application. The key provision mandates that the Secretary of State's application form must include prepaid postage, ensuring voters can mail their requests without additional cost. The bill amends existing election law to implement this change, with the state covering the postage expense. This is a procedural adjustment to simplify the mail-in ballot request process for voters.