Asm. Mike Inganamort

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A-1260) requires manufacturers and sellers of internet-connected devices to include digital blocking technology that automatically restricts access to obscene material, child pornography, revenge porn, and websites linked to human trafficking or prostitution. It directly affects device companies and minors (who must have blocking active unless they pay a $20 opt-out fee to deactivate it). Key provisions include mandatory blocking of harmful content, a 5-day window to unblock mistakenly blocked material upon consumer report, and quarterly fees ($20 per device) sent to fund the state’s Human Trafficking Commission. The bill is not yet law - it was introduced January 2026 and referred to committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-1237) removes penalties for idling gasoline-powered vehicles on residential property, specifically allowing residents to warm up their cars without facing fines. It directly affects homeowners and renters who currently risk penalties under New Jersey's existing three-minute idling rule (N.J.A.C. 7:27-15.8), which lacks an exemption for residential warming. The key provision amends current regulations to explicitly permit this activity on private property, aligning with common practices like pre-driving warm-ups. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill gradually reduces New Jersey's Corporation Business Tax (CBT) rate for corporations filing tax returns. It lowers the standard tax rate from 7% for tax years ending after December 31, 2020, to 5% in 2021, 3% in 2022, and 2.5% in 2023. Small New Jersey S corporations with net income under $100,000 will see reduced rates (3.5% for 2020-2021, 2.5% for 2021 onward). The changes apply to corporations calculating tax under existing law, modifying the rate schedule in Section 5 of P.L.1945, c.162.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to establish a voting fraud task force within the Division of Criminal Justice. The task force, made up of state, county, and municipal law enforcement officers, will investigate and prosecute voting fraud cases using a coordinated strategy. It does not change voting laws or directly affect voters, but creates a dedicated unit for fraud investigations. The task force will begin operations six months after the bill becomes law.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill prohibits schools and school buses from requiring students to wear face masks in any indoor or outdoor school area. It directly affects all public and nonpublic elementary and secondary school students in the state. The bill removes mandatory mask requirements but allows students to wear masks voluntarily if they choose. It takes immediate effect upon enactment and applies to all school buildings and grounds, as well as school buses.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill allows 12th graders who are enlisting or planning to enlist in the U.S. military or National Guard to miss school for required military activities without penalty. Absences for military enlistment activities - including testing, medical exams, interviews, or fingerprinting - must be recorded as excused and won’t appear on transcripts, job applications, or affect perfect attendance records. Schools may request documentation to verify the student’s military plans. The bill applies only to students in grade 12.

Maddy summaryThis bill revises New Jersey's definition of "landlord" to explicitly include owners and operators of rooming and boarding houses under existing ordinances. It would allow municipalities to apply the same standards of responsibility - currently required for small rentals (under four units) and mobile home owners - to these properties. The change authorizes local governments to adopt or update ordinances ensuring rooming and boarding houses meet community safety and maintenance standards, without altering existing municipal rules. This is a technical adjustment to expand coverage, not a new requirement.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1178) establishes a new formula for distributing New Jersey's state school aid to public school districts. It directly affects all 600+ public school districts by determining their funding based on projected income tax revenue and student enrollment. The formula calculates per-pupil state aid by dividing the total projected state income tax revenue by the statewide student enrollment, then multiplying that amount by each district's projected enrollment. This replaces previous funding methods and aims to fulfill constitutional requirements for equitable school funding. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey public and nonpublic schools to place at least one FDA-registered portable anti-choking device (using manual suction to clear airway blockages) in accessible locations like cafeterias, school nurse offices, and other similar areas during school hours and events. Schools must also develop policies requiring training for nurses and staff in airway management and device use, with annual educational opportunities provided by the state. The Department of Education will reimburse schools for device costs through a specified application process. The law takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryACR 48 proposes a constitutional amendment to expand the Council on Local Mandates' authority in New Jersey. The bill would allow the Council to review *all* existing state laws, rules, and regulations (not just those enacted after 1996) to identify unfunded mandates - state requirements forcing school districts, counties, and municipalities to spend money without providing funds. It would also empower the Council to examine pending bills before the Legislature to flag potential unfunded mandates. The Council would then recommend eliminating or modifying these mandates to the Legislature. This change aims to give local governments greater input on state-imposed financial obligations.