Asm. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a "reasonableness standard" for individuals lawfully transporting firearms under existing exemptions (such as police officers, security personnel, or others permitted to carry firearms for specific duties) when they deviate from their intended travel route. It requires that any deviation must be reasonable and necessary, such as for an emergency stop or legitimate purpose, rather than arbitrary. The standard applies to all current exemptions in New Jersey law and does not change who is permitted to carry firearms for their job. The bill clarifies when a detour during lawful firearm transport remains compliant with state law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3768) creates a new offense for sending unsolicited nude images or sexual content via electronic means without the recipient's consent. It establishes a disorderly persons offense (up to 6 months jail or $1,000 fine) for sending such material without consent, and elevates this to a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months jail or $10,000 fine) if the sender knows the recipient is a child under 13 or someone with a mental disability unable to understand the sexual nature of the content. The law directly affects individuals who send unsolicited explicit images electronically, expanding existing lewdness statutes to cover digital transmission. Key provisions require that the recipient did not request or consent to the material, with stricter penalties for vulnerable recipients.

Maddy summaryThis bill makes it a crime for private drone operators to fly drones equipped with weapons. Specifically, it criminalizes operating a civilian drone (owned by individuals or businesses) with any weapon designed to harm people, such as firearms or projectiles. Violators face up to 18 months in jail or a $10,000 fine. The bill is currently pending before the Assembly Judiciary Committee after being introduced on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes New Jersey's tax foreclosure process to protect property owners' equity. Instead of automatically transferring full ownership to the tax sale purchaser after a court rules against redemption, the bill requires courts to establish a first-priority lien for unpaid taxes plus costs. The property must then be sold at a public online auction, with proceeds first repaying the lien holder (tax purchaser) and municipal liens. This directly affects property owners whose tax sale certificates led to foreclosure actions, ensuring they retain equity through the sale process rather than losing ownership outright. The bill amends tax foreclosure statutes to mandate this auction system, replacing the previous automatic fee-simple transfer.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts overtime pay from New Jersey's gross income tax for specific workers who already earn 150% of their regular wage for hours worked beyond 40 per week. It directly affects most hourly workers covered by New Jersey's overtime law (N.J.S. 34:11-56a4), excluding executives, administrative staff, farm laborers, auto salespeople, hotel employees, limo drivers, and bus carriers. The key mechanism amends tax withholding rules to require employers not to deduct state income tax from this exempt overtime pay. The exemption applies only to overtime legally mandated under state law, not all overtime earnings.

Maddy summaryThis bill exempts prisoners of war (POWs), their spouses (if married during captivity), and surviving spouses from New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) registration fees for eligible vehicles. It removes a previous restriction limiting exemptions to one vehicle per applicant, allowing multiple vehicles to qualify. The bill also expands eligibility for "P.O.W." license plates to include spouses who were married to the POW during captivity and surviving spouses who remain unmarried, with no fee charged for these plates. These changes apply to veterans held as POWs in any armed conflict, as certified by New Jersey’s Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the New Jersey State Police to submit a biannual report to the Legislature detailing the number of sex offenders who failed to register under Megan's Law. The report would provide the count of non-compliant individuals twice each year, starting from the bill's effective date. The bill does not change the existing registration requirements for sex offenders but adds a new reporting duty for law enforcement. This measure provides the Legislature with regular data on compliance with the state's sex offender registration law.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Jersey school district policies to allow graduating high school students who are active military members or have enlisted to wear a military sash or stole (issued by their service branch) during graduation ceremonies, in addition to the existing allowance for military dress uniforms. It directly affects students who have met all diploma requirements and are eligible to participate in graduation, specifically those affiliated with the U.S. Armed Forces. The key provision amends existing law to include sashes and stoles - worn over graduation robes - as permitted attire, while maintaining the requirement that students must be active members who completed basic training. The bill does not change eligibility requirements but broadens the types of military-issued items students may display.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows trained Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) volunteers in New Jersey to direct traffic during emergencies or disasters. To qualify, members must pass a physical exam, complete approved training, and take an oath. They may direct traffic on roadways until police arrive or at public events with law enforcement approval, wearing required safety gear. The bill also provides legal protection for CERT traffic officers acting in good faith within their training.

Maddy summaryThis bill allocates $7.5 million annually from existing constitutionally dedicated CBT revenue to create a new "Preserve New Jersey Highlands Preservation Fund." The funds will be used by the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council to acquire land in the Highlands Region for recreation, conservation, farmland preservation, and as a state match for federal conservation grants. Specifically, $5 million comes from the Green Acres Fund and $2.5 million from the Farmland Preservation Fund. The bill establishes clear spending rules, requiring project-specific appropriations and annual reporting on land preserved and federal funds leveraged.