Asm. Dawn Fantasia

Maddy summaryAR 16 is a New Jersey Assembly resolution urging Congress to require the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to comply with the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986 (NCVIA). Specifically, it calls for HHS Secretary to submit the legally mandated biennial reports detailing actions taken to improve vaccine safety, which HHS has not done since 1989. The resolution does not create new requirements but seeks to compel HHS to fulfill existing obligations under the NCVIA. It directly affects HHS and Congress, as it requests congressional action to enforce the law. This is a procedural resolution, not a policy change.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey state health officials and other government entities from requiring students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of attending public K-12 schools. It directly affects all students and schools in New Jersey's public elementary and secondary education system. The law bans any state requirement for SARS-CoV-2 vaccination to attend school, removing a potential mandate. The bill would take effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 219) changes New Jersey law regarding drug-related deaths involving minors. It makes distributors of certain Schedule I/II drugs (like methamphetamine or LSD) strictly liable for deaths caused by those drugs when the victim is under 18, imposing life imprisonment without parole if the drugs were in quantities of one ounce or more. It also automatically waives juvenile court jurisdiction for offenders aged 15 or older who caused such deaths, sending them directly to adult court. The bill affects drug distributors whose actions result in the death of a minor under 18, with no defense available for the victim’s own drug use or consent. The bill was introduced on January 13, 2026, and referred to the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes an age restriction that currently prevents retired law enforcement officers in New Jersey from obtaining a special permit to carry a handgun. It directly affects retired police officers, sheriffs, and other retired law enforcement personnel who are barred from the permit if they are under a specific age (e.g., 65). The amendment eliminates the age requirement, allowing retired officers to apply for the permit without age limitations while still meeting other standard eligibility criteria like background checks. This change updates the law to align retired officers' eligibility with active officers, who are already exempt from similar restrictions without age barriers.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the automatic presumption that defendants charged with repeat home invasion offenses can be released before trial. It directly affects individuals with prior convictions for home invasion burglary (N.J.S. 2C:18-2.1) or residential burglary (N.J.S. 2C:18-2.2) within the last 90 days. Under the bill, courts must now prove a defendant’s release would not endanger public safety or interfere with justice - rather than assuming release is appropriate. This shifts the burden from "release unless proven unsafe" to "detention unless proven safe" for these specific repeat offenders. The bill does not change pretrial release rules for other offenses.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3831) allows New Jersey residents with NJBEST college savings accounts to transfer funds directly into a Roth IRA as a "qualified withdrawal," excluding these transfers from New Jersey gross income tax. It expands the existing NJBEST program - designed for college savings - by adding Roth IRA rollovers as a permitted use, aligning with federal tax rules under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. The change directly affects NJBEST account holders who wish to redirect saved funds toward retirement instead of education expenses. The bill amends NJ's tax code to exclude these specific Roth IRA rollovers from state taxable income, while maintaining the program's federal qualification. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Higher Education Committee (introduced January 2026).

Maddy summaryThis bill requires construction employers in New Jersey to clearly display and provide written notice to all employees about their workplace rights, including unemployment benefits, minimum wage, overtime pay, and protections against retaliation under the existing Construction Industry Independent Contractor Act (P.L.2007, c.114). Employers must post the notice in accessible locations and provide written copies at hiring or upon request, in English, Spanish, and other languages needed based on the workforce. Employers who fail to comply face civil penalties of up to $1,500 for a first violation and $5,000 for repeat violations within five years. The notice must also include contact details for filing complaints with the Labor Department about rights violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a 20% tax credit against New Jersey's corporate business tax for investments in qualifying manufacturing equipment and facility improvements (including renovation, modernization, or expansion) at manufacturing facilities located in the state. The credit applies to costs for equipment using advanced technology to produce tangible goods and facilities where over half the property is manufacturing equipment. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to seven years. The bill ensures these investments cannot also claim other existing tax credits like the New Jobs Investment Tax Credit.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A3163) would allow New Jersey residents to deduct charitable contributions made to qualifying New Jersey-based organizations from their state gross income tax. The deduction amount would mirror the federal deduction allowed under IRS Section 170 for the same contribution, regardless of whether the taxpayer claims the federal itemized deduction. It directly affects New Jersey taxpayers who donate to charities registered under New Jersey's Charitable Registration Act or exempt from it, provided the charity maintains a physical presence in the state (office, employees, services). The policy applies to contributions made in taxable years starting January 1 after enactment, pending legislative approval.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A-569) would exclude certain retirement savings plan contributions, withdrawals, and rollovers from state income tax calculations. It directly affects New Jersey residents who use retirement accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs, as these transactions would no longer be counted toward their taxable income. The key mechanism is amending the state's gross income definition to explicitly exempt these retirement-related transactions from taxation. This change would reduce the taxable income of qualifying retirement account holders without altering federal tax treatment.