Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 619) creates a new criminal offense for "doxxing," defined as knowingly sharing someone's personal details (like address or phone number) online without consent to cause fear of harm, violence, or stalking. It specifically targets disclosures that create a serious risk of bodily injury, stalking, or severe emotional distress (mental anguish) to the person or their close relations - such as family, household members, or close associates. Exceptions apply for good-faith disclosures to the public about suspected unlawful conduct, to law enforcement, or during official investigations. Violations are a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months in jail or $10,000 fine), escalating to a third-degree crime if serious harm occurs.
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Maddy summaryThis bill allows New Jersey residents who buy passenger cars privately (from non-dealers) to legally drive the vehicle for three days without permanent registration. To qualify, buyers must submit basic details online - including insurance proof - to the Motor Vehicle Commission, which then provides a temporary license plate and email receipt. The car must be insured per state law and display the temporary plate during the three-day period. Violating these rules carries a $100 fine, and the commission must maintain a public database accessible to law enforcement.
Maddy summaryThis bill, if passed, would eliminate local school superintendents in New Jersey and require school districts to replace them with county-level education leaders. It directly affects all public school districts, principals, and administrative staff by prohibiting districts from employing more than one assistant or vice-principal per school. Key provisions include transferring all former superintendent duties to the executive county superintendent (who must delegate to principals) and modifying rules for shared superintendent roles between districts. The bill aims to centralize oversight under county officials while limiting school-level administrative positions. (Note: The bill is pending, introduced January 13, 2026.)
Maddy summaryThis Assembly Resolution (AR 32) creates a temporary, bipartisan committee to study New Jersey's historical claims to Staten Island. The 12-member committee - six appointed by the Assembly Speaker and six by the Minority Leader - will investigate colonial land grants, the 1834 boundary compact, and relevant legal history to explore potential annexation pathways. It will examine lawful options for New Jersey to pursue annexation, but only with consent from Staten Island residents, New York State, and the U.S. Congress. The committee will produce a final report and expire upon completion of its work. This is purely an investigative measure with no immediate policy impact.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a minimum daily Medicaid reimbursement rate of $950 for pediatric special care nursing facilities (SCNFs) participating in New Jersey's Medicaid or FamilyCare programs. It directly affects four facilities in New Jersey that provide specialized long-term care to medically fragile children and youth up to age 21. The law requires the state to appropriate funds from the General Fund to cover this rate increase, aiming to close a 63.5% gap between the highest and lowest existing reimbursement rates for these facilities. The policy change ensures these facilities receive consistent funding while maintaining compliance with state and federal licensing and quality standards.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires county clerks to receive death information previously sent only to the voter registration commissioner, improving how deceased voters are removed from active rolls. It adds three new methods for transferring records: next of kin can submit a notarized death certificate and form, veterans' healthcare directors or nursing home administrators can notify the system, and funeral directors can submit verified death records. These changes ensure county clerks and the voter registration system receive timely death data to update the statewide system. The bill directly affects county clerks, next of kin of deceased voters, healthcare facilities, and funeral directors, with the goal of maintaining accurate voter registration records.
Maddy summaryThis bill (A 503) allows New Jersey residents to purchase health insurance policies sold by insurers licensed in other states ("foreign health insurers"). It directly affects New Jersey residents (defined as those living in the state for at least six months annually) and their employers, who may reimburse employees for these out-of-state policies. Key provisions require that such purchases satisfy any legal requirement for health insurance coverage, and employers may cover the costs of these policies. The bill takes effect 90 days after enactment, expanding insurance purchasing options beyond New Jersey’s regulated market.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary seven-member "Affordable Housing Obligation Study Commission" to examine New Jersey's affordable housing policies. The commission, including the head of the state housing agency and members appointed by legislative leaders and the Governor, will study past housing practices, analyze population trends and housing needs, and gather public input over a one-year period. It must produce a final report with recommendations for municipalities and state agencies on meeting legal affordable housing requirements before expiring. The commission itself does not enact policy - it only studies existing obligations and provides findings to guide future decisions.
Maddy summaryAJR 20 designates May of each year as "Home-Schooling Month" in New Jersey to recognize parents who homeschool and highlight the educational benefits of this approach. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging public officials and residents to observe the month, though it does not create new laws or alter existing educational policies. This is a symbolic gesture focused on recognition, not policy change.
Maddy summaryThis bill eliminates the use of regional contribution agreements, which previously allowed New Jersey municipalities to transfer portions of their affordable housing obligations to other municipalities. It directly affects local governments that relied on this mechanism to meet their constitutional fair share housing requirements under the Mount Laurel doctrine. The bill removes the provision permitting such transfers (previously listed in section j) and aligns housing policy with the Legislature's 2008 decision to disallow inter-municipal obligation transfers. This change focuses on requiring municipalities to address their own housing needs through local planning, zoning, and funding mechanisms rather than regional agreements. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Housing Committee.