Asm. Dan Hutchison

Maddy summaryThis bill increases the maximum age for residents in New Jersey's pediatric long-term care facilities from 19 to 26 years old. It directly affects facilities licensed under P.L.1971, c.136 (C.26:2H-1 et seq.) and young adults aged 19-26 who currently must transition to adult care at age 19. The key provision modifies licensing rules to permit these facilities to admit and serve residents up to age 26. The Commissioner of Health must adopt implementing rules under the Administrative Procedure Act.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey Bill A-1329 establishes the "New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative" to connect students, workers, and job seekers with training for high-demand careers. It creates Centers of Workforce Innovation at community colleges focused on 11 key fields like healthcare, cybersecurity, renewable energy, and manufacturing. These centers will develop public curricula, provide job-specific skills training, promote financial aid (including Community College Opportunity Grants), and expand apprenticeships. The bill was introduced in 2026 but withdrawn after being approved as P.L.2025, c.374.

Maddy summaryThis bill imposes new annual registration fees for electric vehicles in New Jersey: $300 for passenger EVs and $450 for commercial EVs starting July 2025, collected by the Motor Vehicle Commission. It reduces highway fuel tax rates from 10.5¢ to 7¢ per gallon for gasoline and 13.5¢ to 9¢ for diesel fuel. All fees and tax revenues will fund the state's Transportation Trust Fund. The bill also authorizes the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on alternative revenue sources for transportation infrastructure.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a refund program for businesses that pay application fees for state permits, licenses, or certifications when processing exceeds set time limits. State agencies must submit detailed catalogs of their permit types, fees, and current processing times to the Governor, who then sets recommended processing deadlines. If an agency fails to meet the recommended deadline after receiving a complete application, it must refund the fee (without affecting the permit's approval status). The program applies to all state departments, boards, or authorities issuing such permits.

Maddy summaryBill A3263 establishes the New Jersey Energy Independence Bank as an independent subsidiary of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (EDA). The bank will provide financing, loan guarantees, and other support for clean energy projects - including renewable generation, energy storage, efficiency upgrades, and electric vehicle infrastructure - primarily targeting residential, municipal, small business, and commercial developers. Key provisions require the bank to maintain separate finances from the EDA, have a board with majority independent members, and publicly disclose financing terms (with limited exceptions for confidential business information). The bill effectively renames the existing New Jersey Green Bank as the Energy Independence Bank and transfers its assets and staff to this new entity.

Maddy summaryThis bill prohibits New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) from approving electric or gas utility rate increases that would cause an average residential customer's annual bill to rise more than 2%. It directly affects residential utility customers and the BPU, which must deny any proposed rate hike exceeding this 2% annual cap on the average customer bill. The key provision sets a strict limit on total annual rate increases, regardless of individual utility company proposals or cost factors. The law takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Maddy summaryThis ceremonial Assembly Resolution (AR 25) formally recognizes Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, New Jersey - as one of the nation’s two surviving Negro League stadiums - and the annual football rivalry game between Montclair State University and William Paterson University held there. It does not create new laws or funding but publicly affirms the stadium’s historical significance and the cultural value of the university game. The resolution directs copies to university leaders, the Governor, relevant legislators, and the New Jersey Historical Society to support ongoing preservation and community engagement efforts. It specifically aims to honor the stadium’s legacy in African American sports history and promote its educational role.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey hospitals to report prescription drug pricing data to the Division of Consumer Affairs. It mandates hospitals (defined as general acute care hospitals licensed under state law) to submit accurate data on drug costs, including wholesale acquisition cost, under penalty of perjury. Non-compliance could result in civil penalties starting at $10,000 for the first day of violation and increasing up to $100,000 per day. The law also authorizes audits and corrective action plans for reporting deficiencies. This directly affects hospitals and other entities required to report drug pricing data under the amended statute.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2546) required New Jersey’s Commissioner of Education to develop guidelines for public school policies on student use of internet-enabled devices (like smartphones and tablets) during school hours, on buses, or at school events. The guidelines must prohibit non-academic use during class, allow exceptions for emergencies or health needs, and include age-appropriate rules for device storage and social media restrictions. School boards were then required to adopt policies based on these guidelines, ensuring consistency with federal disability laws and student health plans. Note: This bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was approved as P.L.2025, c.195.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's insurance commissioner to establish a mandatory plan providing homeowners insurance to residents who cannot obtain coverage through regular channels, with special focus on properties at risk of flooding. All licensed insurers in the state must participate under a fair rating system that ensures rates cover plan costs without external subsidies. The plan must include a system for insurers to transfer applicants to other providers and requires annual financial reports to the legislature on rate adequacy and plan stability. It directly affects homeowners in high-risk flood areas who face coverage gaps in the private insurance market.