Asm. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Commission on Human Trafficking to investigate how traffickers use online gaming and social media platforms to target victims, especially children, and develop prevention strategies. The commission, which already evaluates trafficking laws and victim services, must add this specific research to its annual duties and recommend new legislation to implement solutions. It does not create immediate new laws but directs the commission to propose concrete changes based on its findings. The bill affects the existing 15-member commission, not the public directly, by expanding its research focus to digital platforms.

Maddy summaryACR 57 is a concurrent resolution directing New Jersey's State Commission of Investigation (SCI) to examine human trafficking activity at massage and bodywork therapy businesses. It specifically targets locations where employers of licensed massage therapists (already registered under existing laws) operate. The SCI must complete its investigation within two years, issue a report with findings and recommendations to the Governor and Legislature, and may delay the report for up to 120 days if the Attorney General objects to findings about potential trafficking. The resolution does not change existing laws but mandates an examination of trafficking risks in this specific sector.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's A3168 bill would allow the state to issue special "Woman Veteran" license plates for female veterans who provide proof of service (such as a DD-214 form). Applicants would pay a $50 one-time application fee and a $10 annual renewal fee, with excess revenue (after covering production costs) deposited into a dedicated fund supporting female veteran programs, including housing assistance for homeless women. The program requires private funding (up to $25,000) to cover initial costs and needs at least 500 completed applications before plates are produced. If the average cost per plate exceeds $50 for two consecutive years, the program could be discontinued.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's professional licensing boards to issue licenses to veterans who hold a good-standing license in another state, provided they were honorably discharged from military service and meet all other licensing requirements (including any exams). Veterans must provide documentation of their honorable discharge and the good standing of their out-of-state license. The bill mandates that boards evaluate equivalent training and experience without requiring the same number of hours as typically needed in New Jersey. This policy change aims to help veterans with existing licenses more easily obtain work in New Jersey's licensed professions by reducing state-specific barriers.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey taxpayers to deduct up to $45,000 annually from their gross income for specific property cleanup costs. It covers lead paint removal (by certified contractors), asbestos abatement (by licensed contractors), lead pipe/plumbing replacement, soil remediation, leaded window replacement, and water treatment system costs for sodium/chloride-contaminated well water. The deduction applies to primary residences, owner-occupied homes, or rental units, with requirements including municipal affidavits for lead/asbestos work and proof of contamination for water treatment. The provision expires December 31, 2025, and is available regardless of taxpayer income.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Assembly Bill A1059 requires every public school with a library to post a comprehensive, publicly accessible list of all library resources - including books, periodicals, DVDs, and digital databases - on the school’s website. Schools must update this list within 10 days of adding new resources. The school library media specialist is responsible for maintaining the list; if no specialist exists, the principal must appoint staff to handle it. This law applies to all public school districts in New Jersey and takes effect immediately.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New Jersey's Attorney General to establish a formal agreement with the U.S. Attorney General under a federal immigration enforcement program (Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act). It would authorize specific, trained corrections officers in state and county facilities to investigate whether inmates are lawful U.S. residents *at the time of incarceration*. If an inmate's status is found to be unauthorized under federal law, officers would report this information to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The agreement would outline training, reporting protocols, federal funding for costs, and clarify that these officers act under federal authority for legal immunity purposes. This directly affects designated corrections officers and inmates in New Jersey's correctional system.

Maddy summaryThis bill would require New Jersey to annually adjust its income tax brackets for inflation using the national consumer price index (CPI-U), preventing "bracket creep" where inflation alone pushes taxpayers into higher tax brackets without real income growth. The Director of the Division of Taxation would calculate these annual adjustments based on the CPI-U measure. This change would affect all New Jersey residents who pay state income tax by ensuring their tax brackets keep pace with rising prices. The bill follows the same model used for federal income tax brackets, which has been in place since the 1980s.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases New Jersey's refundable tax credit for homestead property taxes from $50 to $200 annually. It directly affects homeowners and tenants who pay property taxes or rent that includes property taxes on their primary residence (homestead). The key change replaces the current $50 credit amount with $200 in the tax code, allowing eligible taxpayers to receive a larger refund instead of claiming a property tax deduction. The credit applies to residents aged 65+ or those qualifying as blind/disabled under state tax rules, and married couples filing separately each receive half the credit.

Maddy summaryThis bill would extend New Jersey's tax treatment of health savings accounts (HSAs) to mirror federal tax treatment. It would allow New Jersey taxpayers to deduct HSA contributions that are deductible for federal income tax purposes, exclude HSA growth from gross income, and exempt qualified medical expense distributions from NJ taxation. The bill would apply to individuals covered by high-deductible health plans, which require minimum deductibles ($1,000 for self-only coverage, $2,000 for family coverage) and have out-of-pocket maximums ($5,000 for self-only, $10,000 for family). This would align New Jersey tax law with federal law for HSAs, which currently provide tax advantages not available under NJ gross income tax.