Maddy summaryThis bill requires public colleges and universities in New Jersey that partner with sports wagering operators (e.g., for stadium advertising or digital content) to establish gambling addiction prevention programs. These programs must provide students with educational materials about responsible gambling and prominently display a gambling hotline number in campus locations like stadiums, dorms, libraries, and student centers. The bill defines "sports wagering partnership" as any agreement between a college and a gambling company for promotional access. It directly affects public higher education institutions participating in such partnerships, mandating concrete prevention measures rather than speculative outcomes. The law takes effect immediately upon passage.
Sponsored bills
Maddy summarySJR 151 designates July 30 of each year as "Brian Sicknick Day" in New Jersey to honor Officer Brian Sicknick, a U.S. Capitol Police officer who died protecting the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation recognizing this day, commemorating Sicknick's life and service as a New Jersey native who served over 12 years with the Capitol Police. It has no policy impact or direct effect on residents, as it is purely a symbolic observance. The bill honors Sicknick's background, including his birth in New Brunswick, service in the New Jersey Air National Guard, and role patrolling the Capitol grounds.
Maddy summaryThis bill modifies eligibility rules for New Jersey's state small business set-aside program, which helps direct state contracts to qualifying small businesses. It changes how gross revenue is calculated for eligibility: businesses must now use a five-year average (instead of three years) of revenue, with specific formulas for newer businesses or those with short fiscal years. The bill also clarifies that employee count requirements apply only to businesses without an applicable federal revenue standard. These changes directly affect businesses seeking state contracts under the set-aside program.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs, Department of Human Services, Board of Public Utilities, and other relevant state agencies to review and potentially increase income thresholds for residential customers seeking utility bill payment assistance and energy efficiency programs. Within one year of the bill's effective date, agencies must assess factors like program alignment, use of State median income, and cost impacts, and request public input to determine appropriate increases. If low-income energy efficiency thresholds rise, the Board of Public Utilities must also adjust moderate-income program thresholds to prevent double eligibility and expand access. The bill takes effect immediately and expires after the first required income threshold increase.
Maddy summaryNew Jersey's S 3877 requires all subscription service providers (like streaming, fitness, or software services) to offer consumers an easy way to cancel using the same method they signed up (e.g., online, phone, or email). It mandates a prominent cancellation button on websites and prohibits "negative option" tactics - where silence is treated as agreement - by requiring clear disclosures, express consent before charging, and immediate cancellation of charges. The law applies to all subscription services sold to New Jersey residents and makes violations punishable by fines up to $20,000 per offense. This replaces current rules that only covered health clubs, expanding consumer protections to all recurring payment services.
Maddy summaryThis bill creates the New Jersey Pathways to Career Opportunities Initiative, operated by the New Jersey Community College Consortium for Workforce and Economic Development. It establishes Centers of Workforce Innovation focused on high-demand fields like healthcare, cybersecurity, renewable energy, and manufacturing, which will develop public curricula and provide skills training. The initiative directly helps students, workers, and job seekers access career pathways while connecting employers with skilled workers through partnerships with schools, colleges, and businesses. Key provisions require these centers to promote financial aid like Community College Opportunity Grants and expand apprenticeships, aiming to strengthen workforce development across the state.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes the Office of New Americans within New Jersey's Department of Human Services to support immigrants, refugees, and their families (referred to as "New Americans"). It formalizes an existing office created in 2019, directing it to administer refugee resettlement services, health screenings, legal aid for low-income New Americans, and workforce development programs. The office will serve as a central hub for data and expertise, providing training to other state agencies on equitable engagement with immigrant communities and ensuring language access services. Crucially, the bill prohibits using collected data for immigration enforcement purposes.
Maddy summaryS 4957 reduces the minimum number of members required for a quorum at meetings of the New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority from three to two. This amendment to N.J.S.18A:72A-4 changes the procedural requirement for the authority to conduct business, allowing meetings to proceed with fewer members present. The New Jersey Educational Facilities Authority manages state educational facilities and infrastructure, and this bill directly affects its operational procedures. The change is purely procedural and does not alter the authority's substantive responsibilities or membership structure.
Maddy summarySCR 140 is a non-binding resolution urging the U.S. Department of Education to include nursing degree programs in the federal list of "professional degree programs" for student loan eligibility. Currently, nursing programs are excluded from this category, meaning nursing students would face lower federal loan limits ($20,500/year maximum) compared to other professional degrees ($50,000/year maximum) under proposed rules. The resolution directly affects nursing students nationwide, particularly in New Jersey where a projected 24,000-nurse shortage is expected by 2036. It seeks to change the Department of Education’s definition to allow nursing students access to higher borrowing limits for their education.
Maddy summaryThis bill establishes programs to support neurodiverse students at New Jersey county colleges, appropriating $1.475 million total. It creates a two-year pilot program to fund accessibility coordinators at three county colleges (one per region) to provide academic advising, resource navigation, and career connections for neurodiverse students. It also funds $75,000 for faculty/staff training on supporting these students and $500,000 for STEM-focused facility grants (e.g., sensory-friendly spaces, assistive tech) to improve campus accessibility. The programs target county colleges directly, with reporting requirements to evaluate effectiveness after two years.