Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

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

A 5088: "AI Likeness Protection Act"; concerns distributing realistic representation of individual's image, likeness, or voice created using generative artificial intelligence.

The AI Likeness Protection Act requires anyone distributing realistic images, videos, or audio created by artificial intelligence to obtain consent from the person depicted or their guardian. This rule applies to content that looks like a real person but was generated by a computer rather than captured from actual footage. The law allows people to sue for damages if their likeness is used without permission, unless the creator clearly labels the content as AI-generated or the use is satire involving a public figure. By mandating consent and labeling, the bill aims to protect individuals from having their identity misused in deceptive or harmful ways.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects individual likeness and voice from unauthorized AI use, enhancing digital rights and consumer protection.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 5184: Requires boards of education to adopt policy on use of artificial intelligence; requires DOE to establish model policy.

This New Jersey bill mandates that all public school districts create and maintain policies governing the responsible use of artificial intelligence within their schools. To assist in this effort, the state Department of Education must develop a model policy that districts can reference, which will be updated as needed based on consultations with technology and education experts. Each district's policy must address equity issues, such as access for students with disabilities or limited technology, and include a process for community members to submit questions or concerns. Furthermore, these policies must be reviewed annually and posted prominently on each district's website to ensure transparency and ongoing oversight.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill mandates AI policies to enhance educational equity and ensure responsible technology use, strengthening modern educational infrastructure.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates responsible AI use policies in schools to promote digital equity and safety.90% confidence

Sub-Topics School Safety Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 28, 2026

S 4345: Requires social media platforms to cooperate with nonprofit organization initiatives to remove nonconsensual intimate images or videos.

This New Jersey bill requires social media platforms with at least five million global users to work with nonprofit organizations to remove nonconsensual intimate images and videos, commonly known as revenge porn. The law mandates that these platforms create specific procedures to help nonprofits monitor, flag, and request the deletion of such content, including material created using deceptive artificial intelligence. By making this cooperation mandatory rather than voluntary, the bill aims to provide victims with more effective tools to delete harmful content from online services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate images, enhancing digital safety and protecting user privacy against deceptive AI misuse.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Digital Government Social Media

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in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 7, 2026

A 4981: Regulates use of artificial intelligence-based systems for electronic monitoring regarding employment and public services.

This bill establishes rules for how employers and public service providers in New Jersey can use artificial intelligence and electronic monitoring tools to make decisions about hiring, firing, and providing services. It specifically defines these technologies, such as systems that analyze data to predict job performance or determine eligibility for public benefits, and sets requirements for their use. The legislation mandates that these systems must be regularly audited by independent experts to ensure they do not discriminate and that workers have access to information about how these tools affect their employment or services. Additionally, the bill clarifies what constitutes biometric data and outlines protections for employees regarding surveillance and data collection practices.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates independent audits of AI monitoring systems used in hiring and firing, protecting workers from potential algorithmic bias and enhancing workplace fairness.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts AI and electronic monitoring in employment, limiting technological application for decision-making.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 14, 2026

S 4279: Provides disparate impact based on automated decision system as cause of action for certain consumers.

This New Jersey bill expands civil rights protections by allowing individuals to sue if automated systems used in housing or lending unfairly discriminate against them. It defines "automated decision systems" broadly to include artificial intelligence and algorithms used for tasks like mortgage approvals, tenant screening, and rental pricing. Under the law, companies using these tools must prove their systems do not negatively impact protected groups, such as those defined by race, age, or disability, and they face liability if they cannot show a legitimate reason for the disparity or if a less discriminatory alternative exists. To ensure ongoing compliance, covered entities are required to conduct algorithmic impact assessments at least every two years and keep records available for review by state officials.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill protects civil rights against algorithmic discrimination in housing/lending, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing bias and ensuring fairness.75% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents housing discrimination by allowing lawsuits against automated systems that unfairly impact protected groups, strengthening tenant protections.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens consumer protections by regulating automated decision systems and AI to prevent discriminatory outcomes in housing and lending.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Mortgages Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 14, 2026

S 4239: Establishes Office of Algorithmic Civil Rights in DLPS to prevent discrimination in use of algorithms.

This bill creates a new Office of Algorithmic Civil Rights within New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety to oversee the use of automated systems by state agencies. The office will be led by a director appointed by the Attorney General and will focus on preventing discrimination in high-risk algorithms that affect areas like housing, employment, and criminal justice. Key provisions include conducting regular audits of these systems to check for bias, requiring state agencies to appoint liaisons, and mandating the development of corrective plans if discrimination is found. Additionally, the office will provide training and resources to state entities while submitting annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on its findings and recommendations.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates an office to prevent algorithmic discrimination in criminal justice, directly protecting civil rights and enhancing oversight.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill prevents algorithmic discrimination in housing, protecting tenant rights and ensuring fair access.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill prevents algorithmic discrimination in employment, protecting workers' rights and ensuring fair hiring practices.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates an office to prevent algorithmic discrimination, promoting digital equity and protecting civil rights in tech use.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Property Development Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 4, 2026

S 4075: Regulates use of artificial intelligence-based systems for electronic monitoring regarding employment and public services.

This bill establishes rules for how employers and public agencies in New Jersey can use artificial intelligence and electronic tools to monitor workers or make hiring decisions. It defines specific types of automated systems and monitoring devices, such as those that analyze biometric data or track employee communications, while excluding basic security software. The legislation requires that these technologies be used fairly and accurately, ensuring they do not negatively impact essential job functions or discriminate against individuals. Additionally, the bill mandates that independent auditors conduct objective assessments of these systems to verify their impact before they are deployed.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill regulates AI monitoring to ensure fairness and accuracy, protecting workers' rights against biased or harmful surveillance practices.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill regulates AI monitoring to protect worker privacy and ensure fair, accurate use of technology, aligning with data privacy and digital rights.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 4, 2026

S 4088: Prohibits advertising generative artificial intelligence as able to practice regulated profession or occupation.

This New Jersey bill prohibits companies from advertising generative artificial intelligence as capable of practicing regulated professions or occupations. It defines generative AI as systems that simulate human communication through text, audio, or visuals without significant human oversight. Violations of this rule are treated as consumer fraud offenses, allowing the state to impose fines and issue cease-and-desist orders.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill protects consumers from fraud by regulating AI advertising, aligning with consumer protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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

A 4637: Authorizes Department of Agriculture to designate "School of Agriculture for Next Century," to support education, research, and workforce development in advanced agricultural technologies.

This bill authorizes New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to designate an institution of higher education as the "School of Agriculture for the Next Century" to focus on education, research, and workforce development in advanced agricultural technologies. The designated school must demonstrate expertise in areas such as drones, artificial intelligence, gene-editing, robotics, and precision farming, while satellite schools may be added to expand access across the state. The legislation encourages academic pathways that allow students to transfer coursework between community colleges and the designated school, but does not create new institutions or require additional state funding.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill authorizes designation of higher education institution for agricultural technology education, research, and workforce development, expanding educational opportunities in advanced fields.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly funds and promotes advanced agricultural technologies including AI, drones, and robotics through education and research initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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

A 4769: Requires certain State agencies to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors.

This bill requires New Jersey state agencies to create faster approval and permitting processes for artificial intelligence data centers that use small modular nuclear reactors. It directly affects the Board of Public Utilities, Department of Community Affairs, and Department of Environmental Protection, which must establish these expedited procedures within 12 months of the bill taking effect. The key provisions mandate streamlined site approvals, construction plan reviews, electrical interconnection processes, and environmental permits for projects combining AI data centers with on-site nuclear power. The bill aims to accelerate the development of new AI data centers powered by small modular reactors while also allowing their use at existing facilities.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes nuclear energy infrastructure for AI data centers, establishing expedited permitting to accelerate clean energy development and reduce fossil fuel dependence.90% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill promotes clean energy by expediting approval for nuclear-powered AI data centers, which reduces reliance on fossil fuels and lowers carbon emissions.75% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill facilitates AI data center development through expedited permitting, advancing technology infrastructure and innovation.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Transmission Artificial Intelligence

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