Technology

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 3612: Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."*

This bill prohibits New Jersey businesses from using consumers' personal data - including biometric information, genetic data, or details about protected characteristics like race, age, or gender - to set prices for goods or services. It specifically bans "personalized algorithmic pricing" (using algorithms to adjust prices based on personal data) and "surveillance pricing" (customizing prices based on tracking consumer behavior). The law does not prevent businesses from offering standard discounts, promotions, or loyalty programs. It directly affects all businesses selling merchandise or services to New Jersey residents and enforces penalties of up to $20,000 per violation under the state's Consumer Fraud Act.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits using personal data for dynamic pricing, directly strengthening data privacy protections against algorithmic exploitation in technology-driven commerce.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 1322: Requires consumer reporting agencies to provide a consumer with a free credit report three times during any 12-month period upon request.

This New Jersey bill would require consumer reporting agencies to provide consumers with three free credit reports annually upon request, replacing the current one free report per year. It directly affects New Jersey residents who regularly check their credit history, allowing them to monitor their financial information more frequently without cost. The key provision amends state law to increase the annual free report limit from one to three, with no charge for each request within a 12-month period. This change would give consumers greater access to their credit data for financial planning and error detection.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill increases consumer access to personal financial data (credit reports), aligning with data privacy protections by empowering individuals to monitor their information more frequently.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 2316: Regulates data brokers, data collectors, and collection and dissemination of certain sensitive information.**

This 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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill bans data brokers from selling health records, protecting patient privacy rights. Directly advances healthcare data security and patient rights as defined in the topic.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires data broker registration and bans sale of health data, strengthening consumer privacy protections.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 4309: Allows online news publication to use municipal, county, or State-wide circulation requirements to meet eligibility standards; extends grace period for qualifying newspapers.

This New Jersey bill allows online news websites to publish required legal notices by meeting specific traffic thresholds instead of relying solely on traditional print circulation numbers. To qualify, an online publication must demonstrate a certain number of monthly unique visits based on its geographic reach, such as 4,000 visits for a municipality, 50,000 for a county, or 350,000 for the entire state. The legislation also mandates that these sites remain free to access, archive notices for at least one year, and display their traffic statistics clearly to the public. Additionally, the bill extends a grace period for newspapers that are currently eligible to continue meeting these standards during the transition.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill recognizes online news as valid for legal notices, promoting digital inclusion and expanding internet access for legal compliance.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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passed · New Jersey · Senate Jun 18, 2026

S 4373: Expands memorandum of understanding requirements for purpose of consolidated application for residential utility assistance programs.

This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs to create formal agreements with state agencies and nonprofit energy groups that offer their own utility assistance programs. The goal is to integrate these separate programs into a single, user-friendly online application portal for residents seeking help with utility bills or energy efficiency measures. Under the new rules, these partner organizations must work with the department to update the consolidated form and report any temporary assistance programs so they can also be included. This change aims to simplify the process for households applying for financial aid by centralizing multiple options into one digital system.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill streamlines utility assistance and energy efficiency programs, protecting consumers and improving access to energy support.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill streamlines utility assistance access, aiding low-income housing stability.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates a unified online application portal, enhancing digital access and user experience for utility assistance.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 18, 2026

S 4109: Prohibits controller of commercial Internet website or online service from selling sensitive personal data.

This bill prohibits controllers of commercial websites and online services in New Jersey from selling sensitive personal data, such as financial information, health records, and biometric data. It applies to all individuals and legal entities regardless of the size of their consumer base and requires explicit consent before processing sensitive information. The law also mandates that companies implement strong data security practices and provides consumers with a clear mechanism to revoke consent within 15 days. Additionally, it requires data protection assessments for activities that pose a heightened risk of harm, including targeted advertising and data sales.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects data privacy by prohibiting the sale of sensitive personal data and mandating strong security practices.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 25, 2026

A 4070: Establishes "Privacy Protection Act"; concerns collection and sharing of certain personal information.

This New Jersey bill establishes the "Privacy Protection Act" to limit how government agencies and healthcare facilities collect and share certain personal information. It prohibits them from requesting details like immigration status, citizenship, social security numbers, or tax IDs unless necessary for specific public services, benefits, or healthcare delivery (with healthcare exceptions for patient safety). The bill requires written consent in the person's preferred language for sharing any collected data, detailing exactly what will be shared, why, and confirming consent is voluntary without retaliation. It also bans selling or sharing vehicle license plate data except under court orders, subpoenas, or with explicit written consent, and mandates government entities to update privacy policies within one year.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires written consent for sharing personal info in healthcare contexts, protecting patient privacy rights during treatment and delivery of services.90% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProhibits collection of immigration status without necessity, reducing state cooperation with federal enforcement and protecting immigrant privacy.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts government/healthcare data collection/sharing and mandates consent, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policy.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

passed · New Jersey · Senate Mar 23, 2026

SR 18: Urges states in PJM Interconnection region to require data centers to obtain electricity from new zero- or low-emission sources of energy.

SR 18 is a non-binding Senate resolution urging states within the PJM Interconnection region (including New Jersey and 12 other states plus D.C.) to require data centers to source electricity from new zero- or low-emission energy sources. It does not create new regulations but calls on state governments to adopt policies addressing data centers' growing energy demands, which currently consume about 4% of U.S. electricity and are projected to reach 9% by 2030. The resolution cites concerns about grid strain, noting data centers use 10-50x more energy than typical offices and could double demand by 2030. It emphasizes clean energy sources like solar and wind as scalable solutions to support grid reliability and climate goals.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly urges adoption of zero/low-emission energy sources for data centers, directly promoting renewable energy use and reducing fossil fuel dependence amid rising electricity demand.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentUrges data centers to use zero/low-emission energy, reducing emissions from a sector consuming 4% of U.S. electricity (projected to reach 9% by 2030).95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill targets data centers (core tech infrastructure) to adopt sustainable energy, advancing responsible tech operations without restricting technology use.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 16, 2026

S 3717: Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."

This bill, known as the Fair Price Protection Act, prohibits retail food stores and third-party grocery delivery platforms in New Jersey from charging different prices to different consumers for the same product based on surveillance data collected through cameras, sensors, or other tracking technologies. The law directly affects grocery retailers, delivery services, and consumers by making it illegal to use personal information about shopping habits, location, or biometrics to set individualized prices. Exceptions are allowed for legitimate cost differences, bona fide discounts for groups like seniors or students, and loyalty programs, provided that pricing criteria are clearly disclosed to customers and surveillance data is not used for other purposes like targeted advertising. The bill aims to prevent discriminatory pricing while permitting standard business practices such as loyalty rewards and group discounts when properly communicated.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects consumer data privacy by prohibiting price discrimination based on surveillance data and tracking technologies, strengthening digital rights protections.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 12, 2026

S 1413: Requires Division of Consumer Affairs to create open data portal and provide certain datasets online.

S 1413 requires New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs to create and maintain an online open data portal on its website. The portal must provide public access to specific non-confidential datasets, including license application volumes, processing times, active license counts by county, exam pass rates, and consumer complaint statistics. Key mechanisms include annual updates, the ability to sort data by profession/county, and year-over-year comparisons, while ensuring compliance with open records laws and privacy regulations. This bill directly affects the Division of Consumer Affairs (which must implement the portal) and the public (which gains access to transparency data about licensing and complaints). The portal will not include confidential or non-disclosable information under state or federal law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates public online data portal for transparency, aligning with digital rights and open data access policies without privacy restrictions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Technology

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