Technology (Artificial Intelligence) in New Jersey

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

A 4730: Requires person or entity to notify certain consumers when communicating with generative artificial intelligence to engage in trade or commerce.

This bill requires businesses in New Jersey to clearly inform consumers when they are interacting with generative artificial intelligence instead of a human during trade or commerce activities. Companies deploying AI systems that simulate human communication through text, audio, or visuals must provide a clear and conspicuous notice at the start of each interaction if the AI could reasonably be mistaken for a person. The law defines generative artificial intelligence as technology trained on data that creates non-scripted outputs with minimal human oversight and makes it unlawful for businesses to hide their use of such systems. Violations are treated as consumer fraud offenses, subjecting violators to potential fines, cease and desist orders, and civil penalties including punitive damages.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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

A 4733: 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 such as law, medicine, or accounting. The law applies to any person or entity developing or deploying AI systems in the state that generate text, audio, or visual outputs with minimal human oversight. Violations would be treated as consumer fraud offenses, subjecting violators to fines up to $10,000 for first offenses and $20,000 for subsequent ones, along with potential cease and desist orders. The legislation aims to prevent misleading public representations about AI capabilities while maintaining oversight of licensed professions.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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

A 4708: Requires DOH to provide grants for women's health research and innovations.

This bill directs the New Jersey Department of Health to distribute grants to organizations, including community-based groups and small businesses, for women's health research and innovation projects. The Office on Women's Health would use these funds to support studies on conditions specific to women across their lifespans, address health disparities, develop data standards, and apply new technologies like artificial intelligence to improve health outcomes. Additionally, the office would establish public-private partnerships for health awareness campaigns, serve as a resource center for women's health information, and review other state departments to improve coordination on women's health initiatives.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Women's Health Artificial Intelligence

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

A 4710: "Clean Energy AI Incentivization Act"; directs BPU to incentivize artificial intelligence centers to bring their own self-sufficient, clean energy.

This bill directs New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities to create a program that offers incentives, such as tax credits, to artificial intelligence data centers that develop their own self-sufficient clean energy sources. It requires the board to establish responsible infrastructure standards that mandate data centers build their own energy generation facilities, maintain on-site power storage like fuel cells for grid emergencies, engage with local communities, and hire and train local workers. The bill also requires the board to publish these standards and maintain a public list of certified data centers that meet the requirements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Renewable Energy Artificial Intelligence

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 ✓ Housing ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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 ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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 ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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 ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1915: Makes supplemental appropriation of $10 million to New Jersey Community Development Corporation for various community projects in City of Paterson.

This bill provides an extra $10 million in state funding for community projects in Paterson through the New Jersey Community Development Corporation. The funds are specifically allocated to three projects: $4 million for the Great Falls Youth Center at 52 Front Street, $3 million for a STEM/AI Innovation Hub at 59 Spruce Street, and $3 million for affordable housing with retail space at 98 Spruce Street. The funding is supplemental to existing appropriations and targets physical improvements and services in Paterson. The bill directs the corporation to use these funds immediately for these designated projects.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Appropriations Affordable Housing Community Development Property Development Artificial Intelligence

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 3305: Prohibits creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media, known as "deepfakes," under certain circumstances.

S 3305 prohibits the creation or disclosure of deceptive audio or visual media ("deepfakes") that falsely depict someone's speech or conduct, directly affecting individuals who create or share such content without authorization. It establishes criminal penalties: a fourth-degree crime for creating deepfakes for unlawful purposes (like harassment or theft), and a third-degree crime for disclosing them without labeling them as deceptive (with fines up to $30,000). Victims can sue for civil damages of at least $1,000 per violation, plus attorney fees, and the law explicitly exempts news media from penalties unless they knowingly broadcast deceptive content without clear labeling. The bill aims to prevent harm from manipulated media while preserving existing legal protections for interactive computer services.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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