Rep. Bob Auth

Maddy summaryThis bill repeals New Jersey's 2019 "Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act" (P.L.2019, c.59), which allowed terminally ill patients to access physician-assisted medication under strict safeguards. By repealing sections 1-26 of that law, the bill removes the legal exception that previously protected healthcare providers and patients from criminal prosecution under N.J.S.2C:11-6 (aiding suicide) when following the act's procedures. The repeal means aiding suicide would again be punishable as a crime under state law, directly affecting terminally ill patients who could previously seek this option and healthcare providers who followed the repealed act's requirements. The change takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 867) establishes a "Stand Your Ground" law in New Jersey, removing the duty to retreat when defending one's home or vehicle. It allows individuals to use force (including deadly force) without retreating if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent death, serious harm, or a violent crime (like assault, robbery, or murder). The law presumes a reasonable fear of danger when someone unlawfully enters a home or vehicle, though this presumption does not apply if the defender is committing a crime or if law enforcement is entering properly. It repeals the existing self-defense law (N.J.S.2C:3-6).

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A-569) would exclude certain retirement savings plan contributions, withdrawals, and rollovers from state income tax calculations. It directly affects New Jersey residents who use retirement accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs, as these transactions would no longer be counted toward their taxable income. The key mechanism is amending the state's gross income definition to explicitly exempt these retirement-related transactions from taxation. This change would reduce the taxable income of qualifying retirement account holders without altering federal tax treatment.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Jersey law to allow producers of baked goods (like cakes, cookies, pastries, and pies, excluding bread) to sell their items at farm markets in wrapped or covered containers for health reasons, without needing to weigh them. Currently, most food sold at farm markets must be sold by weight or count, but this exception specifically covers baked goods in sealed containers. The change clarifies that producers do not violate the weight-measurement rule when selling wrapped baked goods directly to customers at farm markets. It applies only to fresh, made-on-site baked items and does not affect other food sales or require new weighing standards.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows individuals to complete theoretical components of firefighter 1 certification training online, as prescribed by New Jersey's Division of Fire Safety. It directly affects firefighters seeking certification by expanding access to online learning for non-practical coursework. The key provision permits online delivery for all courses except specific hands-on practical skills, such as turnout gear training, fire attack exercises, ladder operations, search/rescue drills, and hose handling. These excluded practical components must still be completed in person, as listed in the bill. The policy change takes effect seven months after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all New Jersey high school students to complete a one-semester financial literacy course as part of their curriculum. The course must cover budgeting, savings, credit, debt, taxes, college financial planning, and other personal finance topics, while excluding primarily business or economic instruction. Teachers must hold specific endorsements (e.g., in Finance, Social Studies, or Business) to teach the course, and school districts must integrate it into graduation requirements for state-endorsed diplomas. The requirement applies to students entering 12th grade in the 2027-2028 school year.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A1625) prohibits New Jersey colleges and universities from creating scholarship funds or student aid programs exclusively for students who are citizens or permanent residents of countries or territories controlled by terrorist organizations designated by the U.S. Secretary of State. It directly affects higher education institutions in New Jersey, requiring them to ensure all scholarship programs are available regardless of a student's nationality tied to such designations. Violations would cut off state funding, including operating aid, state bond proceeds, and student assistance program funds administered by the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority. The law takes effect immediately and does not apply to scholarships open to all students without nationality restrictions.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires local police departments and the Division of State Police (which issue firearm purchaser ID cards) to implement automatic voter registration for eligible individuals. It mandates that these agencies electronically send voter registration information to the Secretary of State - similar to the current system at the Motor Vehicle Commission - but allows people to opt out. The process applies to anyone providing proof of eligibility (age, citizenship, address) at these locations, which already collect such documents. The law ensures compliance with existing voter registration notice requirements and takes effect January 1 following enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey public and private schools participating in athletic associations (like NJSIAA or NCAA) to designate sports teams as "male," "female," or "coed" based solely on biological sex. It prohibits students assigned male at birth from joining female-designated teams, requiring disputed cases to be verified through a physician's statement confirming reproductive anatomy, natural testosterone levels, and genetic makeup. The law protects schools from penalties for maintaining sex-segregated teams and provides legal remedies for students denied athletic opportunities or facing retaliation due to violations. It directly affects all K-12 schools and colleges in New Jersey affiliated with major athletic associations.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) from accepting certain U.S. immigration documents as proof of identity when issuing driver's licenses or ID cards. Specifically, it bans the use of documents related to deportation or removal issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or Homeland Security (DHS), including orders of release or supervision. The law directly affects applicants seeking standard driver's licenses, ID cards, or permits who might otherwise rely on these immigration documents for identity verification. It takes effect immediately upon enactment.