Asm. Chris Tully

Maddy summaryThis bill (A2812) exempts the sale of defined investment metal bullion (like refined gold, silver, platinum, or palladium) and investment coins (numismatic coins valued at $1,000 or more) from New Jersey's sales and use tax. It directly affects buyers purchasing these specific items for investment purposes, excluding jewelry, art made from coins, and commemorative medallions. The exemption applies to retail sales made after the bill's effective date, which is the first day of the fourth month following enactment. This policy change aligns the tax treatment of these items with other investment instruments like stocks, which are not subject to sales tax.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum respite care service hours funded by New Jersey's Department of Children and Families (DCF) for families caring for children with functional impairments. It allows eligible families to receive up to 90 hours of respite care - provided by either an agency-hired worker (employed by a DCF-contracted agency) or a self-hired worker (paid directly by the family) - within any 90-day period. Respite care is defined as temporary, short-term relief for caregivers, covering emergencies or routine stress. The change applies specifically to families already eligible for DCF-funded respite services under existing programs.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes clearer definitions and duties for different types of real estate agents in New Jersey, including buyer's agents, seller's agents, dual agents, designated agents, and transaction brokers. It requires real estate professionals to provide written disclosures about their agency relationship before or at the time of signing a brokerage agreement, and mandates specific signage at open houses to inform prospective buyers about the agent's representation. The bill also requires real estate licensees to complete at least one hour of agency-related continuing education during each biennial license renewal period. These provisions directly affect homebuyers, sellers, and real estate professionals in New Jersey by enhancing transparency and consumer protections in real estate transactions.

Maddy summaryThe Next New Jersey Program Act establishes a tax credit program administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority to attract artificial intelligence (AI) investments to the state. Eligible businesses must make a minimum $100 million capital investment and create at least 100 new full-time jobs in AI-related activities, where at least 50% of employees or revenue comes from AI operations. The tax credit amount equals the lesser of 0.1% of capital investment multiplied by new jobs, 25% of capital investment, or $250 million. This program allocates up to $500 million in tax credits originally designated for the New Jersey Aspire Program and Emerge Program specifically for qualifying AI businesses.

Maddy summaryThis resolution urges generative AI and content-sharing platforms to voluntarily commit to preventing and removing harmful "deepfake" and "cheapfake" content. It directly affects major AI and social media companies by asking them to proactively address artificially created media that manipulates reality (like fake videos or audio of people saying/doin things they never did). The key mechanism requires platforms to make voluntary commitments to remove such content, with copies of the resolution sent to company CEOs. The resolution defines harmful content as AI-generated media that appears authentic but depicts false speech or conduct, noting its use in blackmail, misinformation, and reputational harm. It emphasizes that this is a non-binding request, aligning with similar efforts in other states and federal initiatives.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits seven specific substances from being used in commercial foods sold, distributed, or manufactured in New Jersey. The banned substances include azodicarbonamide, brominated vegetable oil, butylated hydroxyanisole, potassium bromate, propylparaben, red dye 3, and titanium dioxide. Food containing any of these substances will be deemed adulterated under state law, making it illegal to sell or distribute in the state. The prohibition applies to all food manufacturers, distributors, and retailers operating in New Jersey and takes effect 13 months after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires food manufacturers selling in New Jersey to publicly disclose information about new food additives they deem "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) without FDA premarket approval. Manufacturers must submit annual reports to the New Jersey Department of Health containing scientific data, manufacturing details, dietary exposure estimates, and evidence supporting GRAS status. The Department must publish these reports on its website within six months (excluding trade secret portions of safety data), enabling public access to evaluate additive safety. Violations carry civil penalties up to $5,000 per offense, with enforcement handled by the Department of Health and Attorney General.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires health care providers and insurance companies to obtain written consent before sharing a patient's medical information about reproductive health care services (including pregnancy, contraception, or abortion care). Patients must be informed of their right to withhold consent before receiving services or when disclosing previous reproductive health information. Exceptions allowing disclosure without consent include medical emergencies, legal requirements, court orders, and investigations into abuse or complaints. Violations could result in $1,000 per violation in damages plus legal fees, while explicitly maintaining existing federal HIPAA protections.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows families or guardians of individuals aged 19-21 with developmental disabilities to save unused "agency-after school care" hours from their contracted provider. These saved hours can then be used for social and recreational activities during holidays or weekends, instead of only during regular after-school hours. The provision applies only to hours already authorized through the state's Children's System of Care and must come from the same contracted agency providing the original after-school services. It does not change eligibility for services but modifies how existing authorized hours may be scheduled.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows students who earned an associate's degree from a New Jersey county college in their home county (and were treated as county residents for tuition) to qualify for in-state tuition at four-year public colleges, even if they don't meet existing high school residency requirements. To qualify, students without lawful immigration status must submit an affidavit confirming they've applied for or will apply to legalize their status. The bill requires colleges to keep all student information confidential and takes effect immediately for the next academic year. It directly affects community college transfer students who previously faced out-of-state tuition costs despite local residency.