Asm. Sterley Stanley

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses from using receipt paper containing bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical added during manufacturing to improve paper properties, for transaction records like receipts, credit/debit card transactions, or banking records. Violators face civil penalties of $250 to $500 per offense, with each day of ongoing violation treated as a separate offense. The law would take effect 18 months after enactment, giving businesses time to switch to BPA-free alternatives. It directly affects retailers, restaurants, banks, and any business issuing transaction receipts.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a one-year pilot program within New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to support bee populations by reimbursing homeowners up to $250 and businesses up to $500 for converting lawns into bee-friendly habitats using approved native plants, forbs, or legumes. Funded with $1 million from the General Fund, the program requires the Department to develop application guidelines, eligibility criteria, an online resource for habitat guidance, and a list of qualifying plants. After the pilot, the Department must report to the Governor and Legislature on participation, program effectiveness, and recommendations for future action. The initiative directly affects New Jersey residents and businesses seeking to create pollinator-friendly outdoor spaces.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health insurance companies in New Jersey to provide pharmacists with a list of covered alternative drugs when they deny coverage for a prescribed medication. The list must include drugs that are therapeutically equivalent and interchangeable with the denied drug, and must be sent to the pharmacy's point-of-sale system at the time of denial, along with the denial notice. It applies to all health insurance plans covering prescription drugs and directly affects insurers, pharmacists, and patients who face coverage denials. The goal is to streamline access to covered alternatives without requiring patients to seek new prescriptions.

Maddy summaryThis bill would raise the minimum age to obtain a firearms purchaser identification card (required for purchasing rifles and shotguns) from 18 to 21 years old. It would not affect the existing requirement that handgun purchasers must be at least 21 years old. Under the bill, people under 21 could still possess firearms for specific purposes like hunting with a valid license and safety certification, military training, or target practice under supervision. Active duty military members, reservists, and National Guard members would remain eligible for the card before age 21. Those who already had the card before the bill's effective date could continue to use it.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey pharmacies to sell hypodermic syringes and needles to any customer aged 18 or older without a prescription for quantities of 1 to 10. Pharmacies must also post a visible sign at the sales counter explaining this right and provide information about safe disposal and substance abuse treatment at the time of purchase. It builds on existing law (from 2011) that allowed such sales but did not require them, making the sale mandatory for quantities under 10. The bill directly affects pharmacies and customers over 18, aiming to increase access to clean syringes to help prevent bloodborne diseases like HIV and hepatitis C.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create a statewide plan within one year to reduce public lead exposure from contaminated soil and drinking water. The DEP must use existing soil test data from cleanup sites, public water testing results, and other relevant information to identify high-risk geographic areas, prioritize public funding for soil and water remediation, and develop a public education program about lead health risks. The plan must be updated every five years and made publicly available online. It directly affects DEP operations and aims to protect residents in communities with lead contamination.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Jersey's bias intimidation law by adding computer criminal activity, initiating false alarms, and cyber-harassment to the list of offenses that qualify as bias intimidation. It removes an unconstitutional provision from current law that was struck down by the New Jersey Supreme Court in State v. Pomianek. The bill establishes additional penalties for bias intimidation convictions, ranging from $250 to $2,000 depending on the severity, with these funds going to a new "Bias Crime Prevention Fund" to support investigations, community response, and educational programs about bias crimes. It also creates a mechanism for victims to receive treble compensatory damages if they prove harm was caused by bias intimidation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public schools to maintain a supply of ready-to-use undesignated glucagon (a pre-packaged emergency treatment for severe low blood sugar) and establish standing orders for its administration. It directly affects students with diabetes, school employees (including nurses, bus drivers, and aides), and school districts, which must ensure the glucagon is accessible and stored properly. Key provisions mandate that school staff may administer the glucagon per a student’s individualized emergency health plan during severe hypoglycemia incidents, including on school buses or field trips, and provide immediate emergency medical assistance afterward. The bill also protects school employees from liability for good-faith administration under these guidelines.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires ticket brokers and resale websites to clearly inform consumers about the secondary nature of ticket sales. It mandates specific disclosures, including that resale tickets don’t mean primary tickets are sold out, that prices may exceed face value, and the refund policy for event cancellations. Websites must also display the venue’s original ticket price before purchase and require buyers to confirm they’ve read these notices. Additionally, if a site redirects users to a resale platform, it must prominently state that the redirection doesn’t indicate sold-out tickets or lower prices. These rules aim to increase transparency in online ticket resale for consumers.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A1883 bill prohibits social media platforms from using features or practices known to cause addiction in users under 18, such as infinite scroll or autoplay that leads to obsessive use causing harm. Platforms must conduct annual third-party audits to prove they don’t use addictive features, and if audits reveal risks, they must fix them within 30 days. Small platforms (under $100 million annual revenue) and those primarily for gaming are exempt from these requirements. Violations could result in civil penalties up to $250,000 per offense, but the bill explicitly excludes liability for user-generated content or conduct protected by federal law.