Maddy summaryThis bill allows racetracks and off-track wagering facilities in New Jersey to accept bets on previously-recorded live horse races (not live races) through electronic terminals, for patrons physically present at those locations. It requires the Racing Commission to set rules ensuring recordings don’t reveal race details (date, horses, etc.), maintain security, and limit takeout rates to 20% - with 62% going to the facility, 15% to purses, and 1% to breeder awards. A 1.5% excise tax on these wagers funds state retirement systems (1.2%), Racing Commission operations (0.1%), Rutgers' Equine Science Center (0.05%), and equine drug testing (0.1%). The bill directly affects racetracks, off-track facilities, bettors at those sites, and industry stakeholders receiving revenue shares.
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Maddy summarySCR 58 is a New Jersey legislative resolution condemning President Trump's 2025 decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Climate Accord. It urges the President to rejoin the agreement, noting this withdrawal conflicts with New Jersey's state law (P.L.2018, c.3) and the position of 23 states in the U.S. Climate Alliance. The resolution will be formally sent to the President, Vice President, and New Jersey's congressional representatives. As a non-binding statement, it does not change U.S. policy but expresses legislative disapproval.
Maddy summaryThis bill (S 2187) revises New Jersey's process for filling vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives. It requires the governor to issue a special election writ within 10 days of a vacancy, unless the remaining term is less than 135 days. The bill also clarifies procedures for ballot placement and special election timing, aligning with existing statutes. Note: The bill was withdrawn on January 13, 2026, as it was already enacted in P.L.2025, c.275.
Maddy summaryS 2264 establishes the "New Jersey Reproductive Health Care Equitable Access Fund" within the state Treasury. Taxpayers can voluntarily add a contribution to their New Jersey gross income tax return to support this fund, with net contributions (after administrative costs) deposited into it. The Legislature would annually allocate all funds in the account equally to the three largest Medicaid reproductive health care providers in the state, requiring them to use the money to provide services (including pregnancy-related care and pregnancy termination) to low-income individuals who cannot afford them. The bill defines "reproductive health care services" broadly to cover medical, surgical, counseling, and referral services related to the human reproductive system. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 13, 2026, and referred to the Health Committee.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires vehicle manufacturers to provide owners and their authorized representatives (like mechanics) with real-time, free access to vehicle data such as speed, location, crash information, and brake performance. Owners can request this data in a machine-readable format without fees, decryption requirements, or needing manufacturer-provided tools. It directly affects vehicle owners seeking to access their own vehicle data for repairs, personal use, or safety verification. The law mandates that manufacturers share this data as collected by the vehicle's systems, excluding audio/video recordings.
Maddy summaryThis bill designates May of each year as "Water Safety Month" in New Jersey to raise public awareness about safe water practices and prevent drowning. It directly affects K-5 public school students by encouraging the New Jersey Department of Education (DOE), in consultation with the Department of Health, to provide resources for schools to host water safety education programs during this month. The bill requires DOE to support school districts in organizing presentations and activities - potentially with nonprofit partners - to teach age-appropriate water safety skills. It does not create new laws or funding but urges existing state agencies to promote education on drowning prevention.
Maddy summaryThis bill, S 2332, amends New Jersey's affordable housing law to exclude certain environmentally protected or flood-prone lands from counting toward a municipality's obligation to provide affordable housing. Specifically, it removes lands where development is already prohibited or heavily restricted by environmental laws (like flood zones or conservation areas), agricultural preservation covenants, historic sites, or small private parcels under five housing units. Municipalities will no longer need to count these excluded lands when calculating their "fair share" of affordable housing requirements under state law. The change clarifies that lands already legally off-limits for development cannot be forced into housing projects.
Maddy summaryThis bill changes penalties for underage gambling in New Jersey from criminal charges to civil fines. It directly affects underage gamblers (under 21), casino licensees/employees who allow underage gambling, and caregivers who permit it. Key provisions set tiered civil penalties: up to $500 for a first offense, $1,000 for a second, and $2,000 for subsequent offenses. All collected fines must fund gambling addiction prevention, education, and treatment programs through the Department of Human Services. The bill removes criminal penalties while redirecting fines to support treatment services.
Maddy summaryS 2363 requires public-facing employees at specific New Jersey state entities - including the Casino Control Commission, State Lottery, Racing Commission, Gaming Enforcement Division, and Mental Health Services - to complete a state-developed training program on supporting problem gamblers. The training, created by the Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services with input from gaming and gambling advocacy groups, teaches staff to respond empathetically, provide accurate resource information, and guide patrons through self-exclusion processes. It applies to all employees who interact with the public at these gambling- or addiction-related agencies. The program may be updated periodically as best practices for addressing gambling addiction evolve.
Maddy summaryS 2364 authorizes New Jersey's Legalized Games of Chance Control Commission to seek court injunctions against unauthorized amusement games, such as unlicensed video or pinball machines, and establishes civil penalties for violations. It sets fines of up to $7,500 for a first offense and $15,000 for repeat offenses, with the Attorney General empowered to enforce penalties in court. Courts may also order the return of money or property obtained through illegal activity. Licensed and registered organizations are exempt from these provisions, focusing enforcement on unlicensed operators.