Asm. Chris Tully

Maddy summaryThis bill extends property tax exemptions for veterans with 100% service-connected disabilities retroactively to the date they were officially declared disabled by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It requires the state to reimburse municipalities for property taxes paid by eligible veterans during the retroactive period. The exemption applies to veterans’ primary residences and covers specific disabilities like paralysis, blindness, or amputations. It directly affects veterans who previously paid taxes they should have been exempt from under existing law.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A1698) allows eligible voters to register to vote on election day or during early voting at their assigned polling place or early voting site, provided they meet specific requirements. It directly affects voters who missed the standard 21-day registration deadline before an election. Key provisions require voters to provide valid ID (like a utility bill or photo ID), complete a provisional ballot affirmation statement confirming they haven't voted already, and submit the registration in person. The bill updates existing law to make same-day registration at polling locations a standard option, ensuring provisional ballots from eligible voters are counted if all requirements are met.

Maddy summaryAJR 18 is a non-binding New Jersey joint resolution urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to study hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) as a potential treatment for veterans with treatment-resistant PTSD or traumatic brain injury (TBI). It does not create new programs or funding but requests the VA conduct research on HBOT's efficacy, referencing existing VA pilot programs and prior evidence reviews. The resolution directly addresses the VA, not veterans or healthcare providers, and focuses on gathering evidence to inform future treatment options. It was introduced in the New Jersey Assembly's Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee.

Maddy summaryThis proposed bill (A 3065) would establish a legal right for New Jersey residents to control how their name, image, likeness, or voice is used commercially. It grants individuals (living or deceased) the ability to sue businesses or others who use these elements without permission for advertising, fundraising, or other commercial purposes - including digital uses like AI-generated voice replicas. After death, these rights would pass to heirs for 10 years (unless extended), allowing them to enforce the ban on unauthorized use. The law would require explicit consent from the individual, their guardian (for minors), or their estate (for deceased persons) before commercial use can occur.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution, not a policy bill. It formally expresses the New Jersey General Assembly's appreciation to all its staff members - including the Chief Clerk, committee staff, administrative personnel, and others - for their dedication and service during legislative sessions. The resolution commends their "outstanding dedication, cooperation, and excellent work" in supporting the Assembly's operations. It requires the Clerk to send copies of the resolution to every staff member. As a procedural measure, it has no legal effect or policy changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A3126) amends New Jersey law to provide disability insurance coverage for members of the Teachers’ Pension and Annuity Fund (TPAF) and Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS) who become disabled. It replaces previous disability retirement allowances with group insurance coverage, funded through a special "Teachers Group Disability Insurance Premium Fund" paid by employers. The policy provides a monthly benefit equal to 60% of a member’s base salary (minimum $50) for total disability starting before age 60, covering up to age 70, while excluding pregnancy, war injuries, and self-inflicted harm. The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was already enacted as P.L.2025, c.370.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's bill A 3032 establishes a three-year pilot program to study whether installing electronic smoking device detectors (for e-cigarettes/vapes) in school restrooms deters student vaping. The program targets public schools serving grades 7-12 in districts selected based on high youth vaping rates in their communities. Participating school districts must apply with data on student enrollment, restroom access, current vaping rates, and local community trends. The Department of Education will install detectors in selected schools and evaluate the program's effectiveness through a final report due by June 2029. This is a study-only initiative with no immediate mandate for all schools.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 3127) requires Medicare supplement insurance policies sold in the state to include two key provisions: (1) limiting premium increases to once per calendar year, and (2) allowing policyholders to pay their annual premium in advance. It directly affects Medicare supplement insurers and policyholders in New Jersey by setting these specific terms for premium adjustments and payment options. The bill also mandates that insurers file annual rates demonstrating compliance with state loss ratio standards, but the core policy changes focus on consumer protections regarding premium timing. These requirements apply to policies issued or renewed after the bill's effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey colleges to let final-year graduate students in mental health fields (like psychology or social work) graduate early or enter clinical residencies before the usual graduation date during the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 academic years. To qualify, students must complete all coursework, and institutions must assign a staff mentor to guide them during their residency. It specifically covers licensed mental health professionals including psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and therapists. The law aims to address pandemic-related mental health workforce shortages by accelerating student entry into practice.

Maddy summaryACR 98 is a New Jersey legislative resolution urging Congress and the President to increase federal subsidies for flood insurance premiums under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). It specifically targets homeowners in flood-prone areas of New Jersey who have faced frequent disasters like Hurricane Sandy and potential premium increases of 500% or more due to FEMA floodplain changes. The resolution requests Congress take "all appropriate legislative and regulatory action" to restore subsidies, particularly for property owners with repeated losses. As a concurrent resolution, it does not create new law but formally requests federal action.