Asm. Sterley Stanley

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill expands healthcare access by allowing general pediatricians (not specialists) to treat children with low-acuity behavioral or developmental issues like anxiety, as defined by the State Board of Medical Examiners. It also updates rules for advanced practice nurses, enabling them to prescribe medications and manage care in more settings under specific collaborative protocols with physicians, including annual protocol reviews and additional pharmacology training for controlled substances. Both changes aim to increase provider capacity for pediatric behavioral health while requiring physician collaboration and documentation. The bill directly affects pediatricians and advanced practice nurses in New Jersey, particularly in community and primary care settings.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey's State Lottery Commission from selling lottery tickets online through its own website or mobile apps, directly affecting the Commission and its contracted entities. It blocks the Commission's planned 2024 internet sales rollout (previously proposed in a 2022 rule) but allows licensed courier services to continue selling lottery tickets online under existing law. The key mechanism is a clear ban on Commission-operated internet sales, with no impact on courier services. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires courts to mandate domestic violence counseling for offenders convicted of domestic violence crimes or placed on probation/sentence suspension for such offenses. It applies directly to defendants found guilty of domestic violence, replacing the previous discretionary court option with a mandatory requirement. The law specifies that counseling must be provided by experts in domestic violence and requires defendants to submit proof of attendance. Additionally, completing this counseling becomes a condition for dissolving restraining orders.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3384) extends the time limit for human trafficking victims in New Jersey to file civil lawsuits against perpetrators. It changes the statute of limitations to allow victims to sue within 10 years of the trafficking incident, 10 years after turning 18 if they were minors during the abuse, or two years after discovering the injury and its connection to the trafficking. The bill also prevents the clock from starting until a continuing trafficking pattern ends, tolls the time during disabilities (like mental illness or intellectual disability), and blocks defendants from using the statute of limitations if they caused delays through intimidation or fraud. This directly affects human trafficking victims seeking civil remedies for harm caused by traffickers.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs to reimburse emergency shelter operators for costs incurred when evicting individuals who refuse to leave after their authorized stay period ends. It applies directly to operators of homeless emergency shelters established under existing law, covering expenses and lost revenue during the eviction process. Shelters must submit a specific form within 30 days of an eviction warrant being served, detailing costs and supporting documentation. The state must annually fund these reimbursements through General Fund appropriations. The bill clarifies that shelters may legally pursue eviction for non-compliance with stay duration rules.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a program to reward employees who report tax law violations by employers in New Jersey's construction industry. Whistleblowers who provide specific, credible information leading to an administrative or judicial action against an employer can receive 15% to 30% of recovered taxes, penalties, and interest, or up to 10% if the tip came from media or government sources. It excludes employees who obtained information through their official duties or planned the violations themselves, and includes protections against retaliation under New Jersey's Conscientious Employee Protection Act. The program applies specifically to employers engaged in building, construction, repair, or maintenance work as defined in the bill.

Maddy summaryAR 101 is a non-binding resolution urging major generative AI and social media platforms to voluntarily commit to preventing and removing deepfakes (manipulated videos/images falsely depicting people) and cheapfakes (AI-altered content). It targets companies that host or distribute such content, asking them to proactively address harms like disinformation, blackmail, and reputational damage. The resolution does not create new legal requirements but encourages industry action, aligning with similar efforts by the federal government and 12 other states. It was introduced to the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs to track and publicly report natural disaster-related spending by state agencies, counties, municipalities, school districts, and other local governments. It mandates organizing spending into four clear categories: preparedness (like training and planning), mitigation (reducing future damage), response (immediate actions after a disaster), and recovery (restoring communities). The department must publish simple, annual summaries online showing funding sources and whether reimbursements are expected, including data from local budget reports. This applies to all units of government that already submit budget summaries under existing laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits long-term care facilities (like nursing homes and assisted living residences) from having staff manage residents' financial affairs or serve as their legal representatives. It bans facility owners, administrators, or employees from acting as guardians or attorneys-in-fact for residents and invalidates any such agreements they attempt to create. The bill also requires facilities to use standardized admission forms developed by the Department of Health (available in multiple languages), prohibits forcing residents to sign arbitration agreements at admission, and ensures residents can sue for violations. These changes directly protect residents and their families by preventing conflicts of interest and ensuring clear, fair admission processes.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits sex offenders assessed as moderate or high risk of re-offending from working in any job where 80% or more of their duties involve contact with children. It directly affects individuals convicted of certain sex offenses under New Jersey's Megan's Law who have been risk-assessed as moderate or high. The law makes it a third-degree crime (carrying up to 5 years in prison or a $15,000 fine) for such offenders to accept, contract for, or serve in these roles. The prohibition excludes offenders under 18 working in rehabilitative programs for juvenile sex offenders.