Rep. Jay Webber

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey residents to create legally valid wills using electronic means, such as signing documents online or via video call, instead of only requiring paper documents. To be valid, an electronic will must be readable as text, signed by the person making the will (or by someone acting on their direction in their presence), and witnessed by two people either in person or via video. The law treats electronic wills the same as traditional paper wills for all legal purposes, including revocation and self-proving requirements. This change directly affects individuals creating wills and the courts that validate them, making the process more accessible while maintaining legal standards.

Maddy summaryThis proposed bill (A-3137) would amend New Jersey law to make it a crime for a parent or caregiver to unlawfully use, manufacture, or distribute illegal drugs in the presence of a child. It directly affects parents and caregivers who engage in drug-related activities around minors. The key provision adds specific language to the endangering welfare statute, classifying such drug activity in front of a child as a criminal offense (third degree for caregivers, fourth degree for others), separate from standard drug violations. The bill is currently pending before the Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill, the "Social Networking Safety Act" (A 2532), prohibits transmitting sexually offensive communications (like sexual solicitations or obscene material) to children under 13 or teens aged 13-15 who are at least four years younger than the sender. It also bans abusive communications (threats, intimidation, or harassment) directed at anyone under 18 on social media. Violators face civil penalties: $1,000 plus fees to the platform operator per violation, and up to $5,000 plus fees or actual damages (including medical costs, counseling, or emotional harm) to the victim. Social media platforms must quickly suspend users who violate these rules upon receiving reports, or face liability unless they have a clear, accessible reporting system for such violations.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a property tax exemption for New Jersey veterans with service-connected disabilities. It provides a proportional exemption based on disability percentage (up to 100%), covering veterans with conditions like paralysis, amputations, or total blindness, and caps partial exemptions at $10,000. Surviving spouses of eligible veterans or those who died in service also qualify for similar exemptions. Crucially, the state will reimburse municipalities 102% of the lost tax revenue from these exemptions to offset costs. The law amends existing veteran property tax protections under P.L.1948, c.259.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (AR 98) is a symbolic recognition by the New Jersey General Assembly of the Special Olympics' global impact and local contributions. It formally acknowledges the organization's work providing year-round sports training, competitions, and health services to over 25,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities across New Jersey. The resolution reaffirms state support but does not create new policies or alter funding, as it is purely ceremonial. It specifically highlights the Special Olympics' role in fostering inclusion, self-confidence, and community engagement for participants.

Maddy summaryThis bill, the "Military Spouse Licensure Reform Act," helps military spouses who move to New Jersey due to a service member's orders. It requires professional licensing boards to issue temporary licenses to spouses who already hold valid, unencumbered licenses in another state, allowing them to work immediately in their profession. The temporary license permits practice while the board processes their full license application, replacing the previous system. The law takes effect immediately for applications submitted after its passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A-1906) creates special New Jersey license plates displaying "Woman Veteran" for eligible female veterans. To qualify, applicants must provide military discharge documentation (DD-214) and pay a $50 application fee plus a $10 annual renewal fee. The fees fund a dedicated "Woman Veteran License Plate Fund," which supports programs for female veterans - including shelter assistance for homeless women - administered by the New Jersey Department of Military and Veterans’ Affairs. The Motor Vehicle Commission, in consultation with the Adjutant General, designs the plates and manages the program, with initial costs covered by non-public contributions.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey's assault statute (N.J.S. 2C:12-1) to increase penalties for assaulting specific public safety personnel. It designates assault on a Class Two special law enforcement officer while performing duties as aggravated assault, and adds that causing bodily injury through arson (violating N.J.S. 2C:17-1) that harms emergency services personnel (including firemen, medical staff, and law enforcement) is also aggravated assault. The bill does not include provisions allowing arson investigators to carry firearms, as that detail is absent from the provided bill text. The summary is based solely on the assault statute amendments included in the bill.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires every New Jersey public school with a library to post a complete, up-to-date list of all library resources - such as books, magazines, DVDs, and digital databases - on its public website in an easily accessible location. Schools must add any newly purchased or ordered resources to the list within 10 days. The school library media specialist is responsible for maintaining the list, or if no specialist exists, the principal must assign a staff member to handle it. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill removes criminal liability for New Jersey law enforcement officers who interact with underage individuals regarding alcohol or cannabis possession, unless the officer intentionally discriminates based on race, gender, religion, or other protected characteristics. Currently, officers face criminal charges for such encounters regardless of intent, but this bill changes that by requiring proof of discriminatory purpose to trigger liability. Key provisions clarify that officers cannot be charged for routine actions like issuing warnings or conducting stops without reasonable suspicion - unless they act with discriminatory intent. The change directly affects officers responding to underage possession calls and the young people involved in these encounters.