Maddy summaryThis bill (S 451) prohibits landlords and property management software from using algorithmic systems to coordinate rental pricing and supply, which the legislature states has contributed to New Jersey's housing affordability crisis. It defines a "coordinator" as any service (including software) that collects pricing data from multiple landlords, analyzes it with algorithms, and recommends rental prices or lease terms - effectively enabling price-fixing. Landlords are banned from subscribing to such services, and coordinators are prohibited from facilitating agreements that restrict competition among rental property owners. The law directly affects landlords, property management companies, and software providers operating in New Jersey's rental market, aiming to increase price competition and reduce rent burdens for renters.
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Maddy summaryS 731 requires New Jersey electric utilities to create special pricing plans for large data centers (defined as facilities with 100+ megawatts monthly demand) to protect regular electricity customers from cost increases. The bill mandates that these plans must prevent non-data center ratepayers from bearing costs from data centers' high energy use and incentivize data centers to improve energy efficiency, including using waste heat. Utilities must submit these plans to the Board of Public Utilities within 180 days, and the rules will take effect one year after the bill passes. Key requirements include data centers committing to 85% service levels for 10 years, proving project uniqueness, and providing financial guarantees to cover potential cost overruns if they reduce service.
Maddy summaryThis bill exempts small portable solar devices (under 1,200 watts) from standard utility requirements. It directly affects homeowners using these devices, which connect via standard 120V outlets and meet electrical safety standards. Key provisions remove the need for interconnection agreements, net metering program rules, utility approval, or fees. Utilities cannot charge for these devices or require additional equipment beyond what’s built-in. The bill also shields utilities from liability for customer use of these devices.
Maddy summaryThis bill requires data brokers operating in New Jersey to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs annually ($100 fee) and submit detailed information about their data collection, privacy policies, opt-out options, and data breach history. It directly affects businesses that collect and sell personal identifying information without a direct relationship to the individual, such as those selling health data. The key provision bans data brokers from selling, sharing, or transmitting physical health records (covering treatments for physical conditions) or behavioral health records (covering mental health, substance use, or emotional disorder care). The law establishes a public registry of registered brokers to increase transparency about how sensitive health data is handled.
Maddy summaryS 2338, the "Climate Superfund Act," imposes strict liability on fossil fuel companies responsible for over one billion metric tons of covered greenhouse gas emissions during 1995-2026 (the "covered period"). It requires these companies to pay compensatory damages into a state fund managed by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The collected funds will finance climate change adaptation projects - such as flood protection, infrastructure upgrades, and heat-resilient housing - as defined in the bill. This legislation directly affects major fossil fuel extraction and refining entities operating in New Jersey during the covered period, establishing a new cost recovery program without requiring proof of negligence.
Maddy summaryThis New Jersey bill requires financial institutions to take specific actions when they suspect financial exploitation involving senior customers or vulnerable adults. It mandates that banks and credit unions delay transactions if a qualified employee reasonably believes a vulnerable or senior customer is being exploited and must notify account holders within two business days. Additionally, the law allows these institutions to share account records with county adult protective services providers or law enforcement agencies when illegal activity is suspected. The legislation defines "senior customers" as individuals aged 60 or older and "vulnerable customers" as adults with physical or mental conditions that limit their decision-making capacity.
Maddy summaryThis bill, known as the Paper Receipt Reduction Act, would ban the use of paper receipts containing the chemicals bisphenol-A or bisphenol-S in New Jersey. It requires businesses and service providers to immediately stop using these specific receipts and phase out all paper receipts entirely within one year. During this transition, the law allows companies to continue providing receipts via email, text message, or other digital methods. The legislation aims to reduce environmental waste and protect public health by eliminating the use of thermal paper, which is often coated with toxic substances.
Maddy summaryThis bill restructures the governance of New Jersey's State Health Benefits Program by creating a new 13-member State Health Benefits Commission. The commission will include existing state officials, representatives from local and higher education employers, and members appointed by various public employee unions, including specific seats for police and firefighters. It also establishes a process for selecting an independent expert to advise on health plan design while ensuring the commission operates with a majority vote requirement. The legislation mandates that commission members serve without pay but receive expense reimbursement, and it requires the commission to publish an annual financial report for public review.
Maddy summaryThis Senate resolution from New Jersey condemns federal actions it claims restrict voting rights and urges the federal government to protect those rights. The measure specifically criticizes a 2026 executive order on mail-in voting and the SAVE America Act, arguing they could disenfranchise eligible citizens by requiring strict documentation and federal oversight of state elections. It highlights concerns that these policies might disproportionately affect groups such as women who have changed their names, elderly citizens, and military members, while asserting that states retain constitutional authority over election administration. The resolution formally transmits its text to federal officials, including the President and Congress, to express New Jersey's opposition to these initiatives.
Maddy summaryThis bill updates definitions within New Jersey's Infrastructure Bank enabling law. It clarifies terms like "aviation project" (covering airport facilities and related infrastructure) and "environmental infrastructure project" (including wastewater systems and water supply facilities). These revised definitions apply to how the bank funds projects under existing statutes. The bill does not create new funding or alter program requirements - it only refines terminology for clarity in current law.