Asm. Chris Tully

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey Medicaid to cover fertility preservation services (like egg or sperm freezing) for individuals who develop infertility as a direct result of medically necessary treatments, such as cancer therapy. It directly affects Medicaid beneficiaries facing treatment-induced infertility who would otherwise pay out-of-pocket for these services. The key provision amends Medicaid coverage to include these services under "comprehensive medical care" when recommended by a physician prior to treatments known to cause infertility. The policy change ensures coverage for fertility preservation as part of standard medical care, without adding new administrative burdens to existing Medicaid services.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3067) would expand automatic voter registration to Medicaid applicants in New Jersey. It requires the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services to automatically transmit voter registration information to the Secretary of State for eligible Medicaid applicants (age 18+, U.S. citizens) unless they opt out. Key mechanisms include electronic transmission of applicant data and mandatory notices informing applicants they can decline registration. The bill directly affects Medicaid applicants who would be automatically registered to vote during their application process, with an opt-out option provided in the notice. This builds on existing automatic registration for motor vehicle license applicants under current law.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1410) establishes new rules for New Jersey state agencies when purchasing firearms, ammunition, or firearm accessories. It requires businesses bidding on state contracts to certify they don’t sell unserialized gun kits or firearm precursor parts, disclose past inspection violations, and provide annual documentation on trace requests, thefts, and compliance with firearm laws. State agencies must reject bids or cancel contracts from non-compliant businesses and develop processes to assess safety practices like preventing straw sales or prohibited transfers. The bill applies only to state procurement contracts and is pending legislative action (introduced January 2026).

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 547) requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to identify reservoirs with a history of causing downstream flooding and study their capacity and water needs. The DEP must then set maximum water levels for these reservoirs to balance flood prevention with water supply, and require owners to create approved flood action plans - including flood gates - for reservoirs linked to past flooding. The Office of Emergency Management can order reservoir levels lowered during severe weather to prevent flooding, after consulting with the DEP. Reservoir owners who follow approved plans and comply with emergency orders are protected from related lawsuits. The bill directly affects DEP, reservoir owners, and communities downstream of affected reservoirs.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey nursing homes to submit their most recent federal Medicare/Medicaid cost reports as part of their annual financial filings with the Department of Health, due within 90 days after their fiscal year ends. It also mandates detailed ownership disclosures for all owners (revising the prior 10% threshold to any ownership interest) and requires the Department to compile aggregated spending data - without naming specific facilities - into an annual public report published online. The report will include regional and county expenditure totals across categories like staffing and supplies. This amends existing annual reporting rules to add federal cost report requirements and enhance transparency around nursing home ownership and spending.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands New Jersey's existing domestic violence public awareness campaign to include information about recognizing "coercive control" - patterns of controlling behavior like isolating victims, monitoring communications, or threatening to report them to authorities. It requires the Division on Women (within the Department of Children and Families) to add this content to the campaign, expand language options beyond English and Spanish (as recommended by the Advisory Council), and provide annual reports on campaign activities. The campaign must cover causes, risk factors, prevention, and local victim services, with new materials specifically addressing coercive control indicators. This directly affects victims of domestic violence, service providers, and the public by enhancing educational resources and accessibility.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 3061) provides free admission to New Jersey State parks and forests, and free parking, for resident veterans. It expands existing exemptions (which currently cover seniors 62+, disabled residents, and National Guard members) to include all honorably discharged veterans. The law requires parks to reserve at least 2% of parking spaces (minimum three per park) exclusively for veterans, with no fee for these spaces. Veterans must provide proof of service as defined by current law, consistent with existing veteran eligibility standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a state-funded grant program to help local governments, nonprofits, and small businesses (under 50 employees) cover costs for workforce shuttle services. Grants can be used to purchase or lease shuttles, operate shuttle services in high-traffic areas, or partner with employers to provide employee transportation. Applicants must demonstrate employer funding commitments and show sufficient resources to cover operating costs. The program is funded by an annual $10 million state appropriation, with priority given to areas experiencing rapid population growth or traffic congestion.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits seven specific additives - azodicarbonamide, brominated vegetable oil, butylated hydroxyanisole, potassium bromate, propylparaben, red dye 3, and titanium dioxide - from being sold, distributed, or used in manufacturing commercial foods in New Jersey. It directly affects food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers operating in the state by banning these substances in products intended for sale. The prohibition is added to New Jersey’s existing food safety law, which deems food adulterated if it contains unsafe substances. Enforcement will be handled by the Department of Health under the State Sanitary Code, with violations punishable by fines up to $1,000 per offense. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases annual payments from New Jersey's Energy Tax Receipts Property Tax Relief Fund to municipalities by $15 million (from $740 million to $755 million) over two years. It directly affects most municipalities (excluding those with a municipal purposes tax rate of $0.10 or less per $100) by requiring them to subtract this additional aid from their property tax levies. The bill also prohibits municipalities from anticipating certain revenue when creating annual budgets. These changes aim to provide more direct property tax relief to local governments through the existing fund, which receives energy-related tax revenues.