Asm. Cody Miller

Maddy summaryThis bill requires manufacturers of farm equipment and lawn mowers sold in New Jersey to provide independent repair providers and equipment owners with the same diagnostic, service, and repair documentation as they offer to their authorized repair providers - free of charge or under identical terms and timing. It also mandates that manufacturers sell service parts, software updates, and diagnostic tools under "fair and reasonable terms," including security-related repair documentation for equipment with electronic locks. The law prohibits manufacturers from forcing authorized repair providers to use proprietary formats when standardized options exist and exempts them from selling parts no longer available. Violations may result in a civil penalty of up to $500 per offense.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all public colleges and universities in New Jersey to post a syllabus for every undergraduate course online. Each syllabus must include: (1) a summary of major assignments and exams, (2) titles/authors of required readings, and (3) a general overview of course content. Institutions must make syllabi available no later than seven days before the semester’s registration period begins. The requirement applies to all undergraduate courses offered for academic credit at public higher education institutions.

Maddy summaryThe "Used Car Buyers' Bill of Rights" prohibits dealers from selling used vehicles as "as is" without clear disclosure and requires them to offer a 2-day contract cancellation option for vehicles under $40,000, with fees capped at $75-$250 or 1% of the purchase price. It mandates written inspection reports, prohibits misleading terms like "certified" for vehicles with odometer issues, flood damage, or salvage titles, and establishes minimum warranty periods based on mileage (90 days/3,750 miles for vehicles under 40,000 miles). Dealers must include cancellation option notices in contracts and display them prominently in their business locations. The bill does not apply to vehicles over $40,000, salvage vehicles, total loss vehicles, or motorcycles.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratios for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and state developmental/psychiatric facilities in New Jersey. It requires specific ratios (such as 1 nurse for every 4 medical/surgical patients, 1 nurse for every 2 critical care patients, and 1 unlicensed personnel for every 7 daytime patients) while mandating hospitals to implement an acuity-based staffing system to ensure adequate staffing levels. Hospitals found in violation may face civil penalties that increase with repeat offenses, with penalty revenue funding a dedicated "Patient Protection and Staffing Fund" to support nursing recruitment, retention, education, and inspector staffing. The bill also requires the Commissioner of Human Services to review staffing standards in developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals to align with these new requirements.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the sale of THC products (including delta-8, delta-9, and delta-10) above a specific amount to licensed sellers only, while banning all sales to people under 21. Sellers without a current license but with a pending application may continue operating during the application process. The Cannabis Regulatory Commission will set the exact THC content limits within 90 days, and unlicensed sellers exceeding these limits face civil penalties. The law takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey landlords to provide tenants with a written explanation when increasing rent. The explanation must detail why the increase is not "unconscionable," confirm compliance with local laws and ordinances, and list property-related expenses justifying the increase. For senior citizens living in designated housing, landlords must also include contact information for a representative and a specific notice about tenant rights. Landlords who fail to provide this written explanation face a $500 penalty per violation, which can be enforced by either the Commissioner of Community Affairs or the tenant. The bill aims to increase transparency in rent increases and give tenants more information to dispute unreasonable increases.

Maddy summaryACR 110 proposes a constitutional amendment allowing New Jersey municipalities to offer up to a 15% property tax exemption on the assessed value of a volunteer first responder’s primary residence. The exemption would apply to active members of volunteer fire departments, first aid, or rescue squads serving that municipality, provided their home is located within the municipality and serves as their primary residence. If approved by voters, the amendment would require the state legislature to pass enabling legislation, but municipalities would decide whether to implement the exemption and the exact percentage (up to 15%) via local ordinance. This change directly affects volunteer first responders and local governments, not the state government or all homeowners.

Maddy summaryThis bill changes health care benefit rules for elected public officials in New Jersey. It removes eligibility for employer-paid health benefits for officials working fewer than 35 hours per week, while current beneficiaries can keep coverage if they met the requirement before the law takes effect. It also bans elected officials from receiving payments for waiving health benefits (a practice allowed for other employees), and formally establishes the Pension Fraud and Abuse Unit within the Treasury Department to investigate pension system fraud, giving it subpoena power for investigations. These changes apply to county and municipal officials not covered by the state health benefits program.

Maddy summaryThis bill increases protections for New Jersey residents facing debt collection. It raises the homestead exemption (protecting primary homes from forced sale) to the greater of $300,000 or a county-specific median home value (capped at $600,000), doubling to $1.2 million for seniors/disabled residents. Household goods exempt from seizure rise from $1,000 to $15,000, and bank account exemptions increase to $10,000 (single) or $15,000 (joint). All exemption amounts will automatically adjust every three years based on regional inflation data.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires public agencies receiving state funds for public work to publicly post on their websites a monthly breakdown of how much of those funds was used for contracts with minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses versus other businesses. If an agency lacks a website, it must submit the data to the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, which will post and update it monthly. The Department of Labor must also annually summarize this information in a report to the Governor and Legislature. The requirement applies to all state and local government entities, including departments, boards, and public institutions, but excludes contracts for goods or products.