Asm. Cody Miller

Maddy summaryThis bill provides $20 million in additional state funding for New Jersey's Summer Tuition Aid Grants program for the summer 2025 semester. It directs that eligible undergraduate students - those who received aid in the prior fall or spring semester and are enrolled in summer courses at the same institution - will receive 75% of the full grant amount they would normally qualify for under current law. The funds are allocated to the Higher Education Student Assistance Authority to cover tuition costs for students enrolled in six or more credits during summer 2025. This is a supplemental appropriation to the existing FY2025 budget, specifically increasing the grant amount for summer enrollment without changing eligibility requirements.

Maddy summaryAJR 203 is a commemorative resolution designating November 21 of each year as "Urinary Tract Infection Awareness Day" in New Jersey. It does not create new laws or policies but aims to raise public awareness about urinary tract infections (UTIs), particularly their impact on vulnerable groups like older adults and women. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging New Jersey residents and officials to observe the day through educational activities. It focuses solely on awareness, not on medical guidelines or healthcare changes.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires most health insurance plans in New Jersey to cover pelvic floor physical therapy for one year after childbirth (defined as the "postpartum period"). It applies to hospital service corporations, medical service corporations, individual and group health insurance policies, health maintenance organizations, and state/school employee health benefit programs. Insurers must provide this coverage at the same level as other medical treatments, without additional cost-sharing for beneficiaries. The law would take effect for all plans issued or renewed after its effective date.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires large supermarkets and grocery stores (over 16,000 square feet with 90% food space) and food suppliers to make a reasonable effort to donate edible food that would otherwise be discarded. It mandates donations to food banks, nonprofits, or individuals, not for profit but to cover minimal handling costs. The law applies to food still safe for consumption but not sold due to normal business operations, such as unsold perishables. It defines "donate" as free or minimal-cost transfers and takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill upgrades burglary of a residence (such as a home or dwelling) from a third-degree to a second-degree crime in New Jersey, increasing potential penalties to 5-10 years in prison. If the burglary occurs while the perpetrator is armed with a weapon or explosives, or is connected to another serious crime, it becomes a first-degree crime with a potential 10-20 year sentence. The bill also requires that offenders convicted of these upgraded residential burglaries serve at least 85% of their sentence without parole, as mandated by New Jersey's No Early Release Act. This change directly affects individuals convicted of residential burglary, making penalties more severe for crimes targeting homes.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits businesses in New Jersey from owning, operating, or selling cryptocurrency ATMs - machines that let users buy, sell, or exchange digital currency using cash, debit, or credit cards. It defines cryptocurrency as digital money operating without a central authority (like a bank) and sets fines of up to $10,000 for first violations and $20,000 for repeat offenses. The law targets a surge in fraud, as federal data shows cryptocurrency ATM scams caused over $65 million in losses in the first half of 2024 alone, with older adults particularly vulnerable. The bill aims to protect consumers by banning these machines, which have been linked to impersonation scams by fake government or tech companies.

Maddy summaryThis bill appropriates $400,000 from New Jersey's General Fund as a supplemental grant to the nonprofit Living for a Cause. The funds will support its "Patient Pet Food Security Wellness Program," providing pet food to pet owners in Burlington County and surrounding areas who are undergoing medical care and facing economic hardship. The program aims to reduce the financial burden of pet ownership during medical treatment and prevent pets from being surrendered to shelters. The grant is specifically designated for this existing program, which has operated since 2023.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey employers with 10+ employees to publicly announce promotion opportunities to all current employees in the relevant department before making a promotion decision, unless based solely on experience or performance. It also mandates that employers include salary ranges and details of benefits/compensation for the first 12 months in all job postings for new positions, transfers, or promotions. Employers violating these requirements face civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. Temporary staffing firms are exempt from posting pay details for general job listings but must provide this information at the time of interview or hire for specific roles.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates two new burglary offenses in New Jersey: "home invasion burglary" (a second-degree crime) and "residential burglary" (a third-degree crime). Home invasion burglary occurs when someone enters a residence without permission and either inflicts bodily injury, threatens injury, or is armed with a weapon or explosives, while residential burglary simply involves entering or remaining in a residence without permission. Offenders convicted of home invasion burglary would face mandatory 85% sentence terms without parole (subject to the No Early Release Act), while residential burglary carries a lesser penalty of 3-5 years imprisonment. The bill also allows juveniles to be waived to adult court for burglary offenses involving firearms and clarifies definitions related to residential dwellings and burglary. These changes would directly affect individuals committing burglaries in residential properties and the criminal justice system's handling of such cases.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's public colleges and universities to award academic credit to students who earn a score of 3 or higher on Advanced Placement (AP) exams or 50 or higher on College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) assessments. It directly affects high school students who take these exams before enrolling in college and public institutions of higher education. The law mandates that institutions post their credit policies online, report policies to the Higher Education Secretary, and allow limited exemptions for specific courses if institutions provide data showing different score requirements are necessary for student success. Students must be pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree and have completed the exams while in high school (grades 9-12) to qualify.