This bill (A 232) creates a 10% tax credit against New Jersey's gross income tax for businesses that spend money on research and development (R&D) activities conducted within New Jersey. It directly affects companies subject to New Jersey's gross income tax that incur qualified R&D expenses or make basic research payments, including those that previously couldn't claim the federal R&D credit. The credit is calculated similarly to the federal version but only applies to R&D done in New Jersey, and it cannot be used for expenses already covered by other tax benefits. Unused credits can be carried forward for up to seven years. The goal is to incentivize in-state R&D investment to support technological and economic growth.
The "Innovate New Jersey Act" creates tax-free business incubators on campuses of New Jersey's public and private colleges and universities. It allows qualified new businesses - defined as those not previously operating in New Jersey and not moving existing jobs - to operate in these incubators without paying certain state taxes. The bill establishes "tax-free New Jersey areas" on underutilized campus space, requiring approval from the Innovate New Jersey Board. This directly affects institutions of higher education and qualifying startups seeking low-cost, short-term facilities to develop innovative technology businesses.
This bill creates the Blockchain Promotion and Integration Program under New Jersey's Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology, in partnership with the Economic Development Authority. It directly supports New Jersey businesses - especially small businesses - by increasing public awareness of blockchain technology, providing technical and financial assistance for adoption, and connecting firms with resources through partnerships with the New Jersey Blockchain Council and small business groups. Key provisions include analyzing the state's blockchain sector, recruiting capital investment, and requiring annual reports to the Governor and Legislature on progress and recommendations. The program is designed to foster growth in blockchain and decentralized digital technology industries within New Jersey. The bill was introduced on January 13, 2026, and is pending before the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
This proposed bill (A 3065) would establish a legal right for New Jersey residents to control how their name, image, likeness, or voice is used commercially. It grants individuals (living or deceased) the ability to sue businesses or others who use these elements without permission for advertising, fundraising, or other commercial purposes - including digital uses like AI-generated voice replicas. After death, these rights would pass to heirs for 10 years (unless extended), allowing them to enforce the ban on unauthorized use. The law would require explicit consent from the individual, their guardian (for minors), or their estate (for deceased persons) before commercial use can occur.
This bill expands "Daniel's Law" to protect the personal information of municipal court administrators and deputy court administrators, alongside existing protections for judges, law enforcement officers, child protective investigators, and prosecutors. It prohibits posting or sharing home addresses or unpublished phone numbers online - except for authorized purposes - by requiring a 10-day notice to stop disclosure and imposing penalties for violations (up to a third-degree crime for intentional sharing). The law specifically covers these officials' immediate family members living in the same household. News media is exempt from liability for previously published information, and the law clarifies that existing protections for information received under prior legislation remain in effect.
This bill creates a new fourth-degree crime for using GPS or location tracking devices to monitor a vehicle with the intent to commit an unlawful act (such as domestic violence, sexual assault, or vehicle theft). It directly affects individuals who misuse tracking technology to harass or threaten others. The key provision mandates a minimum 5-year prison sentence for this offense - replacing the standard penalty of up to 18 months - under New Jersey’s sentencing law for fourth-degree crimes. This change applies to any tracking device used with unlawful intent, regardless of the specific crime involved. The bill is pending before the Assembly Judiciary Committee.
This bill requires Internet service providers (ISPs) in New Jersey to keep subscribers' personally identifiable information confidential unless the subscriber provides written authorization to share it. It defines "personally identifiable information" broadly to include names, addresses, phone numbers, browsing history, location data, and communication contents. ISPs must notify subscribers in writing about this requirement and cannot deny service for refusing to authorize disclosure. Exceptions apply for routine business activities (like order fulfillment) or disclosures required by law under New Jersey's wiretapping regulations.
New Jersey's A4163 would require campaign advertisements containing deepfakes of candidates to include a clear disclosure to avoid civil penalties. Deepfakes are defined as realistic videos, audio, or images falsely depicting a candidate's speech or actions. The disclosure must state the content is manipulated and be visible each time the ad is shown, using a specific format. This applies to campaign ads distributed after a candidate officially files for office.
This bill requires school boards in New Jersey to create written policies for any video surveillance systems using artificial intelligence (AI) in schools. The policy must detail the system's benefits and challenges, specify what data is collected, explain how data will be used, outline access plans, and mandate visible signage in areas where surveillance occurs. School boards must also share this policy with parents and guardians of students. The law applies to districts using such AI surveillance systems and takes effect for the first full school year after enactment. It does not create new surveillance but sets clear guidelines for existing or future systems.
This bill establishes a grant program within New Jersey's Department of Education to help public school districts, charter schools, and renaissance schools provide connected devices (like laptops or tablets), Wi-Fi hotspots, mobile internet access, and related equipment to students lacking them during remote learning. The grants cover full costs for devices per student, internet access per household, device accessories (e.g., cases, headsets), and insurance for theft or damage, funded primarily by federal pandemic relief funds like the CARES Act. Schools must return equipment within five days after remote instruction ends, use 95% of funds for devices (with 5% for family training on internet safety), and report on purchased items and remaining access gaps within one year. The program directly supports students and families affected by the digital divide during school closures.
