Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A-532) would require public school districts to provide vouchers covering 75% of tuition at nonpublic schools for students whose parents withdraw them due to objections about curriculum content. It specifically protects objections related to material conflicting with parental beliefs about sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or morality. The voucher amount is calculated based on the district's per-pupil spending, prorated for remaining school days. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Education Committee (introduced January 13, 2026) and would directly affect parents who withdraw children over curriculum disputes and the school districts funding those vouchers.

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals a surtax on non-public utility businesses with over $1 million in taxable net income. The surtax, which was set at 2.5% for 2018 and 1.5% for 2020-2021, is eliminated for all tax periods beginning January 1, 2019. Affected businesses will no longer owe this additional tax. The repeal takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the requirement for most New Jersey public officials and employees to maintain their principal residence in the state. It removes the current residency rule from state law, except for limited existing exceptions such as temporary faculty positions at state colleges and employees working primarily outside New Jersey. The bill also eliminates the current exemption committee process that allowed special requests for exceptions. This change directly affects thousands of state workers, including those in executive, legislative, judicial branches, and public education, by removing a longstanding residency obligation. The law would take effect upon passage, with no new exemption process needed.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes an independent Office of the Ombudsman for Children within New Jersey's government (operating under the Attorney General's office but without departmental control). The ombudsman will investigate child welfare cases, monitor facilities like foster homes and group homes, and identify systemic issues in how the state cares for children at risk of abuse or neglect. Key mechanisms include a 24-hour hotline for public concerns, authority to access child welfare records, and reporting findings to the Governor and Legislature. The office directly affects children in state care, child welfare agencies, and service providers, aiming to ensure they receive appropriate protections and services.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 212) requires law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional facilities to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizens unlawfully present in the state are arrested or convicted of specific offenses. It mandates 24-hour notification to federal immigration authorities (including ICE and CBP) for arrests related to crimes like violent offenses (1st-4th degree), drug trafficking, theft, or robbery. Courts must also immediately contact federal authorities upon convicting such non-citizens, and probation officers or correctional facilities must provide similar notifications. The law directly affects non-citizens in New Jersey facing these charges, requiring state entities to facilitate deportation proceedings. It takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires county recording offices to notify property owners if a quitclaim deed is submitted for recording on their property, giving owners a 10-12 business day window to review the transaction before it's recorded. Property owners can proactively request this notification by providing contact details (mail or email) to the county office. The bill mandates that recording officers delay finalizing the deed for at least 10 business days after sending the notification, aiming to prevent fraudulent transfers. It directly affects property owners and county recording officers, adding a verification step specifically for quitclaim deeds.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey bill A 3144 directs the Attorney General to create a formal agreement with federal authorities, enabling specific corrections officers to check inmates' immigration status at the time of incarceration. Only officers who volunteer, are approved by their employers, and complete required training would be designated for this role. If an inmate is found to be in the U.S. without legal authorization, officers would report this to federal immigration authorities (ICE), but they cannot take enforcement action themselves. The agreement would also outline training, federal funding for costs, and clarify legal protections for officers acting under this program. The bill is pending in the Assembly Judiciary Committee.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's bill A1251 prohibits credit card companies from using a new International Organization for Standardization merchant category code specifically for firearm or ammunition purchases. The law requires retailers selling firearms or ammunition to be classified under existing codes for general merchandise or sporting goods, rather than a separate "firearms" category. This prevents credit card processors from flagging or tracking legal firearm purchases through transaction data. The bill aims to protect Second Amendment rights and prevent potential privacy risks from financial institutions recording lawful gun purchases. It applies to payment settlement entities, merchants, and financial institutions processing card transactions in New Jersey.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public school districts to post detailed curriculum plans online for each grade level at least 30 days before the school year starts. It mandates that districts include specific information like course units, learning objectives, and details about textbooks/materials used. School districts must also post when and where parents/legal guardians can review these materials before they are used in classrooms. The bill applies to all public school districts and takes effect for the first full school year after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1255) requires New Jersey's State Treasurer to issue a report to the Legislature within six months of enactment, examining New York's taxation of New Jersey residents who work for New York-based employers but live in New Jersey. The report must detail New Jersey's efforts to address this tax issue, estimate tax credits granted to residents for New York taxes paid (2011-2020), analyze potential solutions to prevent New York from collecting taxes on remote workers, and assess legal barriers. It also mandates an analysis of how other states handle similar cross-state commuting tax situations and recommendations for resolving the inequity. The bill does not change tax law but directs a study to explore protecting New Jersey residents' tax liability and state revenue.