Asm. Cody Miller

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires the Administrative Office of the Courts to collect and publish detailed statistics about consumer debt lawsuits. It mandates reporting on key metrics like new filings (by court division), pending cases over 3 months, defendant attorney representation, judgments (including defaults), and other dispositions. The data must be published annually at both statewide and county levels. This directly affects courts, creditors, and consumers by increasing transparency around a common legal issue involving credit or medical debt. The bill does not change debt collection laws but creates a public record to inform stakeholders about lawsuit patterns.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A3256) requires restaurants to clearly disclose any mandatory gratuity fee to customers. It mandates that the fee be visible on menus, at the restaurant entrance, on the customer's bill, and on the restaurant's website. Restaurants that fail to disclose the fee face fines of $1,000 for the first violation, $2,500 for the second, and $5,000 for the third or subsequent offenses, with each day of violation counted separately. The law directly affects restaurants operating in New Jersey and ensures customers are informed about mandatory service charges before paying.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires social media platforms with at least five million global users to cooperate with designated nonprofit organizations (like StopNCII.org and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Take It Down initiative) to remove nonconsensual intimate images or videos. It mandates that platforms establish procedures for nonprofits to flag and request removal of such content - including AI-generated deceptive media - and requires immediate takedown of flagged material pending review. The law defines "nonconsensual" broadly, covering cases where victims didn’t consent, minors were involved, or deceptive media misrepresented individuals. Social media companies violating the law face fines up to $20,000 per offense. The bill directly affects platforms serving New Jersey users and protects individuals targeted by nonconsensual sharing of intimate content.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a dedicated fund to receive money from a national opioid lawsuit settlement and directs up to $5 million annually to the Division of State Police for opioid-related initiatives. The legislation designates the Department of Human Services as the lead agency responsible for managing the settlement funds, overseeing how money is distributed to counties and municipalities, and ensuring compliance with legal agreements. Additionally, the bill creates a mechanism for the fund to cover legal fees and costs associated with the national opioid litigation resolution.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill allows commercial fishing vessels to use specific types of fish pumps to remove menhaden from purse seines, changing the current rule that requires crews to use only hand nets or dip nets. The law permits the use of wet pumps, either capsule or centrifugal design, provided they are operated with the discharge hose placed at or below the water line to prevent excess aeration of the water. Sponsored by Assemblymen Cody D. Miller and Heather Simmons, the legislation aims to improve safety for crew members and reduce the risk of fish kills by making the harvesting process more efficient. By enabling quicker removal of fish, the bill also intends to help commercial boats leave fishing grounds faster, which could minimize conflicts with recreational fishing vessels.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities to conduct a comprehensive study on the environmental, infrastructural, and financial effects of data center development within the state. The Board must complete this research within twelve months and submit a detailed report to the Governor and the Legislature covering specific areas such as energy and water usage, impacts on the electric grid, air quality, land use, and potential public health concerns. The study is required to include public input and at least one public hearing before offering recommendations on how to mitigate negative impacts on the environment, local infrastructure, and utility rates.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes rules for how employers and public service providers in New Jersey can use artificial intelligence and electronic monitoring tools to make decisions about hiring, firing, and providing services. It specifically defines these technologies, such as systems that analyze data to predict job performance or determine eligibility for public benefits, and sets requirements for their use. The legislation mandates that these systems must be regularly audited by independent experts to ensure they do not discriminate and that workers have access to information about how these tools affect their employment or services. Additionally, the bill clarifies what constitutes biometric data and outlines protections for employees regarding surveillance and data collection practices.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey sports wagering licensees and their contracted operators from offering promotional credits, bonuses, or free rewards to customers using responsible gaming tools. It specifically blocks incentives designed to encourage betting for people who have self-excluded, set time limits, imposed deposit restrictions, or used other responsible gaming programs. Violations would result in a minimum $500 fine per offense. The law amends existing gambling regulations to protect vulnerable bettors from targeted marketing while they use safety tools.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill allows courts to hold individual owners of limited liability companies and corporations personally responsible for unpaid housing, building, or health code fines when they act as residential landlords. To trigger this personal liability, the property must have at least three unpaid code violations that remain outstanding for a full year, and the individual must own at least 10% of the business or hold a leadership role. The law requires that proper legal notice be sent to the owners and their agents before enforcement can proceed, while also allowing individuals to argue they were not responsible if their involvement with the company was too brief to ensure payment.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires food service businesses to clearly inform customers about major food allergens present in each menu item. Covered establishments, such as restaurants, cafés, and grocery stores, must display this information directly on menus, via digital codes linking to websites, or through separate written materials like charts and booklets. The law mandates that allergen notices use common names or approved standardized symbols and applies to both permanent and temporary menu items, while exempting prepackaged foods already regulated by federal labeling rules. Enforcement is handled by the Department of Health or local health boards, which can issue written notices and order corrective action if violations occur.