Rep. Bob Auth

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey state aid to public colleges and universities that authorize, fund, or support antisemitic events or organizations; fail to enforce campus conduct policies against harassment, intimidation, or bullying; or fail to appropriately punish perpetrators of antisemitism (including through expulsion or criminal referral). It directly affects all institutions of higher education receiving state funding in New Jersey. The law defines "antisemitism" using the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance's 2016 working definition and ties funding to compliance with these requirements. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 1275) allows expectant mothers in New Jersey who are residents of the state and in their third trimester of pregnancy to receive a temporary parking placard. The placard, valid for three months and costing $4, permits parking overtime at metered spots or use of disability-accessible parking in any municipality. It requires certification from a licensed doctor, nurse practitioner, or midwife confirming the third trimester, without needing the mother's physical presence. The bill is currently pending before the Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee after introduction on January 13, 2026.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey Medicaid to cover home blood pressure monitors and cuffs for pregnant individuals at risk of preeclampsia. It directly affects pregnant Medicaid beneficiaries in New Jersey identified as high-risk for this condition, which involves dangerous blood pressure spikes during pregnancy. The key provision adds these specific monitoring devices to Medicaid's covered services list, eliminating out-of-pocket costs for patients. This policy change expands existing Medicaid maternity coverage to include home monitoring for a preventable complication.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Assembly Resolution 29 (AR 29) urges the U.S. President and Congress to stop federal funding for gain-of-function research involving pathogens. This type of research alters pathogens' genetic makeup to study traits like increased transmissibility or virulence. The resolution does not ban the research but requests the federal government cease financial support, citing concerns about accidental releases or weaponization risks. As a non-binding resolution, it directs copies to the President, Vice President, and all Congress members for their consideration.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires dental clinics operated by public university dental schools (like Rutgers) to give priority scheduling to 100% disabled veterans seeking oral health care. It mandates that clinics schedule appointments for these veterans within 30 days of their request, ensuring timely access to treatment. The policy directly affects veterans who are permanently 100% disabled per U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs adjudication and reside in New Jersey. The law applies to all public institution dental clinics participating in extramural networks, with rules to be developed by the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Bill A-169 bans foreign governments and foreign persons (including non-citizens, foreign-owned businesses, and entities controlled by foreign interests) from acquiring or owning agricultural/horticultural land or agricultural woodlands in the state. Existing foreign owners must sell or transfer their land within five years, with a deed attached requiring the land to remain in agricultural use. Exceptions allow limited transfers for debt collection or inheritance, but new foreign ownership is prohibited after the bill's effective date. This directly affects foreign entities seeking to purchase or control New Jersey farmland or forested agricultural areas.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases penalties for carjacking and establishes a presumption of pretrial detention for specific offenses. It upgrades carjacking to a first-degree crime with mandatory 10-30 year sentences and a 5-year parole ineligibility period (N.J.S. 2C:15-2). For theft by deception involving a motor vehicle when the victim is a minor, it adds penalties under N.J.S. 2C:20-4 and creates a court presumption requiring pretrial detention if charged with either carjacking or this theft offense. The presumption means courts must assume detention is necessary unless the defendant proves otherwise, applying to cases involving carjacking (per P.L.1993, c.221) or theft from minors.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 872) prohibits requiring proof of COVID-19 vaccination or asking about vaccination status as a condition for accessing many services or activities. It directly affects individuals who have not been vaccinated by making it illegal for employers, schools, healthcare providers, businesses, and public venues to deny access, employment, or services based on vaccine status or refusal to disclose it. Key provisions ban such requirements across 15 areas, including employment, education, healthcare, business entry, and public spaces. Violators face civil penalties of $25,000 plus attorney fees for each violation. The bill is currently pending before the Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a program allowing New Jersey's State Agriculture Development Committee to acquire development easements on privately-owned woodlands. It directly affects woodland owners (minimum 20 acres) who manage their land for agriculture, forestry, or horticulture under approved stewardship plans. The program permanently restricts development on these lands through easements funded by existing farmland preservation funds, requiring landowners to maintain agricultural or forest production. The committee coordinates with federal programs like the Forest Legacy Program to secure additional funding for this conservation effort.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 536) requires voters to present specific forms of identification at polling places during elections. Acceptable IDs include a New Jersey driver’s license, REAL ID card, state ID, passport, military ID, or voter registration card. If a voter doesn’t show ID or the ID doesn’t match their registration, election officials may challenge their eligibility, but the bill states this does not deny the voter the opportunity to establish their right to vote. The bill would take effect January 1, 2022, if enacted.