Asm. Sterley Stanley

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey law enforcement officers to reveal their facial identity during public interactions (except during undercover operations, medical mask use with physician approval, or smoke exposure during emergencies) and to present valid identification before detaining or arresting someone. Officers must show a uniform with agency insignia, a photo ID card, a numbered badge, or verbally state their name and agency. It applies to all state, county, municipal, and federal officers performing public duties, with exemptions for safety risks, ongoing investigations, or stealth operations. The law aims to increase transparency during police encounters while allowing necessary operational flexibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires businesses in New Jersey to clearly inform consumers when they are interacting with generative artificial intelligence instead of a human during trade or commerce activities. Companies deploying AI systems that simulate human communication through text, audio, or visuals must provide a clear and conspicuous notice at the start of each interaction if the AI could reasonably be mistaken for a person. The law defines generative artificial intelligence as technology trained on data that creates non-scripted outputs with minimal human oversight and makes it unlawful for businesses to hide their use of such systems. Violations are treated as consumer fraud offenses, subjecting violators to potential fines, cease and desist orders, and civil penalties including punitive damages.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses in New Jersey from using, selling, or distributing algorithmic devices that set prices for goods or services based on a consumer's personal data. It directly affects companies that use software to dynamically adjust prices for individual customers, such as online retailers or subscription services. The law defines an algorithmic device as any software program that uses algorithms to calculate prices using personal information linked to a specific consumer, while a consumer is defined as an individual acting in a personal or household context rather than a commercial one. Violations could result in civil penalties of up to $1,000 per incident, injunctive relief, restitution, and the Attorney General may recover legal fees if they prevail in court. The bill also amends existing state consumer protection laws to clarify definitions of terms like "personal data," "consumer," and "algorithmic device."

Maddy summaryThis bill requires insurance carriers in New Jersey to cover prescription drugs for serious mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and PTSD without requiring prior authorization or step therapy. It directly affects individuals with these conditions who need mental health coverage through health plans, ensuring they can access necessary medications without unnecessary administrative hurdles. The law also mandates that insurers report annually on how they develop medical necessity criteria for mental health and substance use disorder treatments, increasing transparency in coverage decisions. Additionally, carriers must provide information about in-plan exceptions when qualified providers are not available in their network.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires electric utilities in New Jersey to reimburse residential customers up to $500 for spoiled food and the full cost of spoiled medicine when service outages last more than 72 hours after a major event like a storm or natural disaster. Utilities must establish an online application system within 90 days of the bill's effective date and process reimbursement requests within 30 days of receipt. The costs incurred by utilities for these reimbursements cannot be passed on to customers through rate increases. Customers must provide itemized receipts and purchase lists for claims exceeding $250 for food or $500 for medication.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Commissioner of Human Services to create a 24-hour, toll-free Mental Illness Resource Hotline for individuals seeking help with non-emergency mental health issues or crises. The hotline will be staffed by licensed professionals trained to connect callers with appropriate state and local services, resources, and healthcare providers, with a focus on regional availability and multilingual support in English and Spanish. If a caller indicates potential suicide risk, staff will immediately transfer them to the New Jersey Suicide Prevention Hopeline using a warm hand-off method that keeps the caller connected throughout the transfer. The bill also mandates a public awareness campaign targeting children and young adults, requires department websites to display the hotline number, and ensures the hotline operates separately from existing social services and mental health hotlines.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a centralized electronic system in New Jersey to securely share health records between healthcare providers, correctional facilities, and reentry programs. It requires the New Jersey Health Information Technology Commission to build this infrastructure in consultation with the Department of Health and Department of Corrections. The system would allow patients to request their health information be shared across these different settings with their informed consent, while ensuring all data sharing complies with privacy laws.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the "Safe Sanitary Subsidized Rental Housing Bill of Rights" to strengthen protections for tenants in publicly subsidized rental housing in New Jersey. It requires landlords receiving rental subsidies to maintain safe and sanitary conditions and creates a process where courts must notify the Department of Community Affairs when habitability issues are alleged in subsidized units. Under the bill, housing inspections must occur within 10 days of such notices, and landlords found to have significant violations may face withholding of rental subsidies until repairs are completed. The legislation also mandates that landlords of subsidized properties register for at least 90 days before a court can enter a judgment of possession, and it updates existing landlord registration requirements.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires all health insurance plans in the state to cover genetic testing for individuals diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The law applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, health service corporations, and individual health insurance policies issued or renewed after the bill takes effect. Genetic testing includes tests that examine DNA, RNA, chromosomes, or proteins to identify mutations linked to pancreatic cancer and guide treatment decisions. The bill mandates that these tests be covered to the same extent as other medical conditions under each insurance contract.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's child endangerment law to specifically address AI technology that can simulate sexual conduct with children. It makes it a crime (a fourth-degree offense) for anyone who creates, uses, or promotes such AI tools if they cause or allow a child to be subjected to simulated sexual conduct, unless the AI was designed to avoid sexual interactions with children. The law applies to online distribution, sharing, or promotion of these technologies and includes clear definitions to cover digital contexts like file-sharing networks. It directly affects developers, distributors, and users of AI tools capable of generating inappropriate content for children, without criminalizing AI designed to protect children.