Asm. Clinton Calabrese

Maddy summaryThis bill would require ticket resellers (those charging more than face value plus taxes) to register with New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs, maintain a physical office, and disclose key details like seat locations, cancellation policies, and service charges to buyers. It mandates refunds if brokers fail to deliver tickets or honor guarantees, sets specific rules for handling deposits on "try and get" orders, and prohibits "diggers" who intimidate ticket buyers. The law excludes individuals reselling fewer than 30 tickets annually for personal use. Currently pending before New Jersey's Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 946), now law as P.L.2025, c.177, requires mental health services to be provided in the communication method preferred by each deaf or hard of hearing individual - such as sign language or oral communication - based on their assessment. It mandates that mental health professionals be fluent in that method, trained in cultural needs, and able to collaborate with interpreters. The law also requires a state resource guide listing specialized mental health services and ensures individuals can help shape their own care plans. It directly affects all deaf or hard of hearing residents seeking mental health support in New Jersey, addressing long-standing barriers in access and care quality.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires producers of firefighting gear containing intentionally added PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) to provide written notice to purchasers one year after the law takes effect. The notice must specify which PFAS chemicals are present, why they were added, and their chemical names. Beginning two years after the law takes effect, the bill prohibits selling, manufacturing, or distributing such firefighting gear in New Jersey, with exceptions for non-clothing items like breathing apparatuses until 2032. The law directly affects firefighting equipment manufacturers, sellers, and fire departments purchasing this gear, with violations subject to fines up to $20,000.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a formal process for public universities in New Jersey to merge or consolidate with other public universities or certain private degree-granting institutions. It requires participating institutions to first obtain governing board resolutions and submit a joint application to the Secretary of Higher Education for preliminary approval within 30 days. The Secretary then reviews the merger plan (including impacts on students, faculty, and communities) and issues final approval or disapproval, after which the Legislature has 90 days to disapprove via concurrent resolution. If the Legislature takes no action, the merger proceeds. The process applies to most public institutions but excludes Rutgers and pre-existing merger agreements.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes a five-year pilot program requiring New Jersey's Juvenile Justice Commission to establish three arts-based education programs for youth in detention and correction facilities. The programs, developed through partnerships with arts organizations, community groups, and private funders, aim to build skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-esteem using creative arts. Each program will undergo annual evaluation to measure impacts on educational outcomes and youth development, with final recommendations for continuation or expansion to be submitted after four years. The bill directly affects juvenile offenders in state correctional facilities and requires collaboration with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts for implementation.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Medicaid Fraud Division to create data-sharing agreements with counties upon request. It provides counties access to third-party insurance data related to COVID-19 health services (like testing, diagnosis, and treatment) that were publicly funded. The data helps counties verify if individuals receiving these services had other insurance coverage, and if so, identify the correct insurance carrier to bill for covered services. This aims to protect public funds by ensuring counties can properly recover costs from private insurers for eligible COVID-19 care.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1556) authorized the State Treasurer to sell the Lodi Armory - 4.01 acres of surplus state-owned property in Lodi, Bergen County - to Bergen County for $4.1 million. The sale required the county to lease back approximately 6,000 square feet of space (in the "Motor Vehicle Storage Building") and up to 45 parking spaces to the state. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was already approved under P.L.2025, c.217, making it non-active. The primary effect was transferring ownership of the armory property while securing limited ongoing state use.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes New Jersey's Deepfake Technology Unit within the Division of Criminal Justice to combat AI-generated deceptive media (deepfakes). The unit will provide law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts with technical expertise, training, and evidence analysis to detect and investigate deepfakes - defined as AI-manipulated videos, audio, or images that falsely depict people or events. It requires the unit to issue annual reports on detection methods, technological advances, and policy recommendations, and appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to cover operational costs. The unit directly supports state and local agencies in addressing a growing threat to public safety and legal integrity.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey municipalities to permit a single exit stairwell in new multi-unit residential buildings (Group R-2, defined as structures with more than two dwelling units) up to six stories tall, overriding standard construction code requirements. It directly affects local governments, developers, and building owners by providing flexibility for new residential construction. The bill specifies that the first floor may include non-residential, nonhazardous uses (like retail) with separate entrances, and requires the Commissioner of Community Affairs to create a model ordinance for municipalities to adopt. These changes apply only to new development applications submitted after the bill takes effect.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants executors or administrators of an estate legal authority to manage the online accounts (including social media, email, and microblogging services) of a deceased person. It directly affects estate executors, families, and digital service providers by clarifying that these officials can access, delete, or administer such accounts without requiring additional court orders in all cases. The key provision explicitly permits these actions where otherwise legally authorized, aligning with similar laws in Oklahoma and other jurisdictions. The bill does not create new requirements but clarifies existing authority under probate procedures.