Asm. Greg Myhre

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A-532) would require public school districts to provide vouchers covering 75% of tuition at nonpublic schools for students whose parents withdraw them due to objections about curriculum content. It specifically protects objections related to material conflicting with parental beliefs about sex, sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or morality. The voucher amount is calculated based on the district's per-pupil spending, prorated for remaining school days. The bill is currently pending in the Assembly Education Committee (introduced January 13, 2026) and would directly affect parents who withdraw children over curriculum disputes and the school districts funding those vouchers.

Maddy summaryThis bill prevents the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection from issuing violations to trapping licensees for failing to check traps within required timeframes when traps are located in areas under active law enforcement investigation. It specifically applies if a federal, state, or local law enforcement agent instructs the licensee to vacate the area. The exemption only applies during ongoing investigations and does not change the standard requirement for daily trap checks elsewhere. It directly affects trappers operating in zones where law enforcement is conducting active investigations.

Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill (A 212) requires law enforcement agencies, courts, and correctional facilities to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizens unlawfully present in the state are arrested or convicted of specific offenses. It mandates 24-hour notification to federal immigration authorities (including ICE and CBP) for arrests related to crimes like violent offenses (1st-4th degree), drug trafficking, theft, or robbery. Courts must also immediately contact federal authorities upon convicting such non-citizens, and probation officers or correctional facilities must provide similar notifications. The law directly affects non-citizens in New Jersey facing these charges, requiring state entities to facilitate deportation proceedings. It takes effect immediately upon passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires county recording offices to notify property owners if a quitclaim deed is submitted for recording on their property, giving owners a 10-12 business day window to review the transaction before it's recorded. Property owners can proactively request this notification by providing contact details (mail or email) to the county office. The bill mandates that recording officers delay finalizing the deed for at least 10 business days after sending the notification, aiming to prevent fraudulent transfers. It directly affects property owners and county recording officers, adding a verification step specifically for quitclaim deeds.

Maddy summaryACR 75 is a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow New Jersey municipalities to offer a partial property tax exemption of up to 15% on the assessed value of a primary residence for eligible volunteer first responders. It would require municipalities to pass an ordinance to implement the exemption, with each municipality deciding whether to offer it and the exact percentage (up to 15%). The exemption would apply only to active members of volunteer fire companies or first aid/rescue squads serving that specific municipality, and the home must be their primary residence within that municipality. If approved by voters, the Legislature would then need to pass a law enabling this program.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires individuals and employers applying for state benefits - including contracts, loans, tax breaks, grants, or licenses - to certify that their presence in the U.S. is authorized under federal law. It directly affects anyone seeking these state-provided benefits or privileges. The key mechanism is a standardized certification form (created by the Department of Labor) that applicants must sign, stating they’ve verified eligibility for employment or legal status, with penalties only for knowingly false statements. The bill mandates that state agencies incorporate this form into existing application processes rather than creating a new system.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a $1 million grant program to expand mental health services for military-connected students in New Jersey school districts. It targets districts with high concentrations of students who have parents or guardians serving in the military (active duty, National Guard, or reserves), requiring applicants to demonstrate this concentration and outline their specific mental health needs. Grant funds can be used for counseling, outreach, and improving existing mental health services for these students, particularly during parental deployments. School districts receiving grants must report annually on service usage and outcomes, and the Department of Education must submit a program evaluation to the Governor and Legislature within two years.

Maddy summaryThis bill clarifies that horse boarding charges (renting stalls in barns or stables for horses) are **not subject to New Jersey's 6.625% sales tax**. It amends the tax code to explicitly exclude "the lease or rental of a stall in a barn, stable, or similar facility for the boarding or stabling of horses" from the definition of taxable "space for storage." This directly affects **horse boarding businesses and their customers** by ensuring these services remain tax-exempt. The change removes ambiguity about whether such charges fall under the existing tax on storage services, aligning with prior exemptions for similar arrangements.

Maddy summaryThis bill (A 2841) changes how bar and restaurant alcohol licenses transfer when one municipality annexes land from another. Specifically, if a bar or restaurant is located on land annexed into a new municipality, its license automatically transfers to the annexing municipality's governing body. The annexing municipality can then issue a new license to replace the transferred one through public sale, and this new license won't count toward the usual limit of one license per 3,000 residents in the area. The bill applies directly to licensed establishments on annexed land and the municipalities involved in the annexation process.

Maddy summaryNew Jersey's Bill A1696 updates optometrists' scope of practice by expanding their ability to provide eye care services. The bill allows optometrists to prescribe pharmaceutical agents (including controlled substances under specific conditions), administer immunizations for coronaviruses, flu, and shingles (for patients 18+), and perform minor procedures like removing superficial foreign bodies or treating chalazions. It also permits certain non-invasive laser/ultrasound treatments (e.g., trabeculoplasty) using only topical anesthesia, while explicitly prohibiting invasive eye surgery, orbital procedures, or general anesthesia. These changes apply to all optometrists practicing in New Jersey and require adherence to CDC guidelines for immunizations and reporting to the state immunization registry.