S 1060 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Provides State information technology contracts will require use of software to document computer use by contractor.

S 1060 requires state agencies to include software in information technology contracts exceeding $100,000 that verifies all computer-based work hours billed by contractors. The software must automatically capture real-time activity (including screenshots every 3 minutes, keystroke tracking, and task costs) and provide this data to the state agency. Contractors must store all verified data for seven years after payment and cannot charge the state for software access or data retrieval. This applies to Executive Branch agencies and independent state authorities contracting for IT services like software development, data processing, or website work. The bill mandates that state agencies will not pay for unverifiable computer work time under these contracts.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
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