Asm. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey school districts and public colleges/universities from adopting policies that block active-duty military members or veterans from speaking to students. It specifically bans restrictions on military/veteran speakers at school events, classes, assemblies, sports teams, clubs, or graduation ceremonies. Institutions that violate this law risk having state funding withheld by the Commissioner of Education (for schools) or the State Treasurer (for colleges). The bill requires school districts to forward requests from military/veterans to county superintendents and takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill criminalizes occupying an empty or vacant home without the owner's permission, addressing what the bill calls "squatting." It creates three specific offenses: forcibly entering a vacant dwelling (housebreaking), taking up residence without permission (unlawful occupancy), and reentering after a court-ordered eviction (unlawful reentry). All are classified as fourth-degree crimes punishable by up to 18 months in jail or a $10,000 fine. The bill presumes a person knows they lack permission unless they provide a notarized rental agreement with the owner's contact details, changing the current process where owners must seek civil court eviction.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require the New Jersey State Board of Education to cancel the current health and physical education curriculum standards adopted in 2020 and prohibit the board from creating future standards or mandating similar requirements in these subjects. Instead, each local school district must establish Parental Advisory Committees made up of parents and guardians to help develop their own health education standards. These committees must hold public meetings and post their recommendations online for community review. School districts would have 180 days after the bill's enactment to adopt their new health education standards. The bill also removes previous requirements for the Department of Education to provide sample materials for specific health topics like suicide prevention and consent education.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey school districts to permit graduating high school students to wear a military sash or stole (issued by a U.S. military branch) during graduation ceremonies. It directly affects students who have completed all diploma requirements but are not necessarily active military members - unlike the existing law, which only covered dress uniforms for active service members. The key provision expands the allowable military attire to include sashes/stoles worn atop graduation robes, without requiring active service status or completion of basic training. The change applies immediately to all public school graduation ceremonies across the state.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a program that helps New Jersey residents who volunteer as emergency responders (like firefighters, EMTs, or emergency management staff) pay down their student loans. To qualify, applicants must be New Jersey residents, have completed an in-state undergraduate degree or certificate, and provide proof of active volunteer service from their organization. The program covers up to $16,000 total in student loan repayment - $4,000 in the first year, $4,000 in the second, and $8,000 in the third - based on continued volunteer service, but never exceeding the actual outstanding loan balance. It directly affects eligible volunteer emergency responders who already have student debt from New Jersey colleges.

Maddy summaryThis bill permits police officers to be assigned to schools serving as polling places during elections, specifically for security purposes. School districts, election officials, or county clerks can request this police presence at school-based polling locations. Officers assigned for this role must not interfere with voters, and violating this rule would be a crime of the third degree. The law updates existing election statutes to explicitly allow such assignments at schools, clarifying that security at these sites is permitted under specific conditions.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new fourth-degree criminal offense for using GPS or location-tracking devices to follow a vehicle with the intent to commit an unlawful act, such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or theft. It directly affects individuals who misuse tracking technology to monitor others for harmful purposes. The key provision mandates a minimum five-year prison sentence for this offense under New Jersey's sentencing law (N.J.S.2C:43-7), which is an enhanced penalty compared to standard fourth-degree crimes. The bill aims to address technology-facilitated abuse by imposing stricter consequences for tracking used in unlawful contexts.

Maddy summaryAJR 51 designates July 8 of each year as "New Jersey Revolutionary War Remembrance Day" to honor the state's pivotal role in the American Revolution. The bill specifically references July 8, 1776 - the date the Declaration of Independence was first publicly read in New Jersey - and requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public observance. It does not create new laws or affect specific groups but formally recognizes New Jersey's historical significance, including its 300+ Revolutionary War battles and sites like Jockey Hollow. This procedural resolution aims to promote awareness of the state's contributions to American independence.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health care facilities and providers to give parents or guardians access to a minor's medical records without needing the minor's permission. It applies to all unemancipated minors under 18, except in three specific cases: when a minor consents to treatment for a sexual assault (and the provider decides not to notify parents), for substance use disorder treatment, or for mental health treatment for minors aged 16+ seeking temporary outpatient care. The bill maintains existing exceptions that allow minors to keep certain sensitive treatments confidential. This change ensures parents are generally informed about their child's health while preserving privacy in critical situations.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Secretary of State to establish a statewide voter list maintenance and crosscheck program. The program must verify voter information by cross-checking the Statewide voter registration system with data from the Motor Vehicle Commission (for driver's licenses), the Department of Health (death records), and correctional agencies (incarceration/parole records). It mandates an annual report to the Governor and Legislature, due 90 days after the November election, including county-level data on inactive/active voters, voter removals, and counties not meeting program standards. The bill directly affects county election officials who must implement these crosschecks and maintain accurate voter rolls.