Asm. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a rebuttable presumption that defendants charged with aggravated assault on law enforcement officers must be held in pretrial detention. It directly affects individuals facing this specific charge, requiring prosecutors to file a motion for detention rather than the court independently determining risk. The key mechanism establishes that the court must presume detention is necessary unless the defendant provides evidence to the contrary at a hearing. This changes existing procedures by adding aggravated assault on officers to the list of offenses where detention is presumed, without requiring the prosecution to prove exceptional circumstances.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill allows students at public colleges to skip specific parts of health, family life, or sexual education classes if those topics conflict with their sincerely held moral or religious beliefs. Students must submit a signed statement to school officials explaining their conflict, and they will not face academic penalties like lost credit or delayed graduation for this excused portion. The law applies only to public institutions that require these classes without offering alternative courses. It mirrors existing protections for K-12 students under New Jersey law.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey bill A-3708 creates a new first-degree crime called "home invasion" for entering a residential dwelling with intent to commit certain offenses (like robbery or violent crimes) while someone is present, using force, threatening violence, or being armed with a weapon. It mandates a 10-30 year prison sentence with no early release under the No Early Release Act (requiring 85% of the sentence to be served). The bill also upgrades burglary of a residence to second-degree if a resident is present during the offense, applying the same mandatory 85% sentencing rule. This law directly affects individuals convicted of these specific home-related crimes, altering sentencing requirements for both new home invasion charges and certain burglary cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires candidates for New Jersey Department of Education (DOE) positions involving access to school facilities to undergo criminal history background checks. Applicants must provide fingerprints with written consent and pay for the check, which the Commissioner of Education will process using the same standards applied to public school employees under existing law (P.L.1986, c.116). The DOE cannot hire applicants with disqualifying criminal convictions for offenses listed in that law, and must terminate employees if new convictions for those offenses arise after hire. The bill implements a recommendation from a state auditor's report to align DOE hiring practices with public school safety protocols.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires transportation network companies (like ride-hailing services) in New Jersey to: 1) Send electronic notifications to riders within 48 hours of account changes (e.g., password, email, or phone number updates) or unusual ride patterns (e.g., sudden spikes in prearranged rides), 2) Provide 24/7 live customer service via digital channels or phone to resolve account issues and dispute unauthorized charges, and 3) Submit annual written compliance descriptions to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. It directly affects riders (end-users) and transportation network companies operating in New Jersey, focusing on transparency and accessibility for account management and billing disputes.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill prohibits holding multiple elected government positions simultaneously. It removes an exception allowing current officeholders (e.g., state legislators also serving as county officials) to retain dual roles beyond their current term. Effective immediately upon passage, anyone holding more than one elected office must choose one position to keep after their current term ends. The bill also expands the restriction to bar holding an elected position alongside any paid government job (like appointed county or municipal roles), requiring separation after the next term expiration. It directly affects current dual-office holders who must consolidate their roles by the end of their current term.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A3201) increases criminal penalties for individuals who harm elderly people (60+) or disabled adults. It creates four offense levels: a misdemeanor for knowingly causing harm (no duty required), a fourth-degree crime for caregivers acting recklessly, a third-degree crime for abandonment/neglect, and a second-degree crime for causing harm that qualifies as abuse or neglect. Penalties range from up to six months in jail or a $1,000 fine for the lowest offense to up to 10 years in prison or a $150,000 fine for the most severe violation. The law specifically applies to people with a legal duty to care for these vulnerable individuals.

Maddy summaryACR 99 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow New Jersey's Legislature to require parental notification before minors receive pregnancy-related medical care, including procedures or treatments. This would directly affect unemancipated minors seeking such care, overriding a 2000 New Jersey Supreme Court ruling that struck down similar parental notification laws as unconstitutional. The amendment specifically aims to permit mandatory parental notice for all pregnancy-related medical services, not just abortion, regardless of existing constitutional privacy rights. If approved by voters, it would enable lawmakers to pass laws requiring parents be notified before their minor children undergo these procedures.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits requiring or asking pregnant women about their COVID-19 vaccination status or demanding proof of vaccination for any purpose. It directly affects pregnant women in New Jersey by making it unlawful for employers, schools, healthcare providers, businesses, and others to discriminate against them based on not being vaccinated or refusing to disclose vaccination status. Key provisions ban such requirements across 15 areas, including employment, education, healthcare access, and public accommodations. Violators face $25,000 civil penalties plus attorney fees in court. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Maddy summaryACR 24 establishes a bipartisan "Joint Committee on Human Trafficking" in New Jersey to study and evaluate the state's current human trafficking initiatives, programs, and support services. The six-member committee (three Senate appointees, three Assembly appointees, with no more than two from the same party) will consult state agencies like the Attorney General's Human Trafficking Unit and academic experts to identify improvements and effective solutions. The committee must hold public meetings, document its work, and submit annual reports with findings and legislative recommendations to legislative leaders. This resolution creates a procedural body to oversee and improve anti-trafficking efforts without changing existing laws.