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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SJR 107: Establishes "New Jersey Cybersecurity Task Force."

This bill establishes the New Jersey Cybersecurity Task Force to evaluate and recommend strategies for addressing cybersecurity threats facing residents and businesses in the state. The task force will consist of 11 members, including state officials such as the Attorney General and legislative leaders, along with five public members appointed by the Governor from various professional and community organizations. The group will focus on identifying vulnerabilities, preventing cyber breaches, and developing recovery procedures, and must submit its findings to the Governor and Legislature within one year before the task force expires.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes cybersecurity task force to enhance state cybersecurity protections and address threats to residents and businesses.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 14, 2026

A 4728: Regulates deceptive use of artificial intelligence in photo advertising of certain dwellings.

This bill prohibits real estate sellers and their agents in New Jersey from using photos in advertisements that have been created or edited with generative artificial intelligence or other software intended to fundamentally alter an image. It requires all property photos to reflect the actual current state of the dwelling and be no older than five years. Sellers may still use AI or editing tools to add furniture or non-fixed items, provided they disclose the use of such technology in advertisements and provide original unaltered images upon request. Violations of these rules could result in civil penalties of $500 for the first offense and up to $1,000 for subsequent offenses.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill protects consumers from deceptive housing advertising by requiring truthful photo representations, preventing misleading AI-generated images that could misrepresent dwelling conditions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects consumers from deceptive AI use in real estate advertising, enhancing transparency and consumer protection in technology applications.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 12, 2026

S 3878: Establishes cybersecurity employment grant program for qualified businesses; appropriates $750,000.

This New Jersey bill creates a grant program to help small to mid-sized businesses hire cybersecurity specialists by providing funding to cover one year of startup salary costs. The program, administered by the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is designed for businesses with fewer than 500 employees that operate primarily within the state. Companies must apply through a formal process and agree to pay at least the state's mean wage for cybersecurity positions while submitting quarterly reports to verify hiring and spending. The legislation appropriates $750,000 in initial funding and allows the department to seek additional public or private contributions to support the program.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates grant program to help businesses hire cybersecurity specialists, directly supporting employment and workforce development through funding for job creation.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes cybersecurity employment grants to help businesses hire cybersecurity specialists, directly enhancing cybersecurity capabilities and protecting against cyber threats.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Cybersecurity

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 16, 2026

A 4732: Requires artificial intelligence companion operators to provide notifications that users are not communicating with human.

This New Jersey bill requires operators of artificial intelligence companion systems to clearly notify users that they are not communicating with a human. The notification must be provided verbally or in writing at the start of each interaction and repeated at least every three hours. The law defines AI companions as systems that simulate human relationships through personalized conversations, emotional engagement, and sustained dialogue. Operators who fail to provide these notifications face a $15,000 civil penalty for each violation. The bill applies to any business or individual offering AI companions for personal use within the state.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects consumers by requiring transparency in AI interactions, preventing deception and promoting digital rights through clear disclosure requirements.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 23, 2026

S 4044: Requires sender of commercial electronic mail message to include unsubscribe mechanism in message.

This bill requires senders of commercial emails in New Jersey to include a clear unsubscribe option within each message. It ensures recipients only need to activate the unsubscribe mechanism to stop receiving future messages, without being forced to provide their email address again. Violations of these requirements would be treated as unlawful practices under the state's consumer fraud act, subject to monetary penalties and potential legal action. The law applies to any person or entity initiating commercial email advertisements or promotions within the state.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens consumer protection and data privacy by requiring unsubscribe mechanisms in commercial emails, reducing spam and protecting recipients from unwanted communications.85% confidence

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 28, 2026

A 4731: Directs professional and occupational boards to promulgate rules for licensee use of generative artificial intelligence.

This bill requires New Jersey's Division of Consumer Affairs to create a model policy within three months for how professionals and licensed workers can use generative artificial intelligence in their work. Professional and occupational boards would then have six months to adopt this model policy with any necessary adjustments specific to their fields. The law defines generative artificial intelligence as systems that create text, audio, or visual content with minimal human oversight and temporarily bypasses standard rule-making procedures to speed up implementation. Once adopted, these rules would remain in effect for one year before being reviewed and updated through normal administrative processes.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes regulatory framework for generative AI use by professionals, promoting responsible technology adoption and consumer protection.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 10, 2026

A 4533: Requires DOT to publish live tracking feed of snowplows owned, operated, or contracted by DOT.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation to publish a live tracking feed on its website showing the locations of snowplows when they are deployed to clear roads. The tracking system will use GPS technology to display each vehicle's position on an interactive digital map, but it will include a 15-minute delay to protect operator safety. Additionally, the feed will not show identifying details such as license plate numbers or driver information. This change directly affects the Department of Transportation and the public who use the website to monitor snow removal efforts.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill utilizes GPS technology to improve transparency and public safety, demonstrating support for technology implementation in government operations.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill enhances transportation safety by improving transparency of snowplow locations while protecting operators, directly supporting public transit and road maintenance infrastructure.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 11, 2026

A 4729: Requires disclosure to be made when generative artificial intelligence is used to operate chatbots that provide election related information.

This New Jersey bill requires chatbots powered by generative artificial intelligence to clearly disclose when they are providing election-related information or candidate details to voters. The law applies to any AI system that generates text, audio, video, or print content about topics such as voter eligibility, polling locations, ballot procedures, or candidate qualifications. Operators of these chatbots must include a permanent or difficult-to-remove disclosure before presenting any content, and failure to comply could result in fines of up to $6,000 for the first violation and $12,000 for subsequent offenses.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires AI chatbots to disclose when providing election information, protecting voters from misinformation and enhancing digital transparency in elections.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 19, 2026

A 4523: Establishes "Fair Price Protection Act."

This bill prohibits retail food stores and third-party grocery delivery platforms from charging different prices for the same products based on surveillance data collected about individual shoppers (like tracking behavior or location). It defines "surveillance-based price setting" as using such data to customize prices, making it unlawful except for specific cases like cost-based differences or clearly disclosed group discounts (e.g., for veterans or loyalty program members). Stores must clearly disclose eligibility for discounts and cannot use surveillance data for profiling or targeted advertising beyond administering discounts. The law directly affects grocery retailers, delivery apps, and consumers purchasing food items, aiming to prevent price discrimination using personal data.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits using surveillance data for dynamic pricing, restricting data exploitation in retail to protect consumer privacy as a core data privacy measure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 9, 2026

A 4519: Requires electric public utilities to obtain written consent and provide written disclosure prior to installing smart meters.

This bill requires New Jersey electric utilities to obtain a customer's written consent and provide a written disclosure before installing smart meters. The disclosure must detail what data the meter collects (like hourly usage patterns), how it will be used, and whether it might be shared with third parties. It directly affects residential customers and utilities, ensuring customers are informed about privacy implications before installation. The bill defines smart meters as devices that track detailed electricity use in real time, enabling features like remote service control, but mandates transparency about data handling prior to installation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates utility consent/disclosure for smart meter data collection, directly protecting consumer privacy through transparency - aligns with data privacy indicators.95% confidence

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