Technology in New Jersey

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

A 4093: Requires certain persons and business entities to maintain comprehensive information security program.

This bill requires businesses that collect or handle personal information of New Jersey residents (such as Social Security numbers, driver's license details, or financial account data) to create and maintain written information security programs. These programs must include risk assessments, employee training, secure data storage policies, and oversight of third-party service providers. Businesses must implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards tailored to their size, resources, and the data they handle. The law aims to prevent security breaches that could lead to identity theft or fraud for New Jersey residents.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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

A 2555: Permits certain individuals to use post office box or different address on driver's license or identification card consistent with Daniel's Law.

This bill allows specific public safety professionals and their immediate family members - covered under Daniel's Law - to use a post office box or alternative address (instead of their home street address) on New Jersey driver's licenses and identification cards. It applies to judicial officers, law enforcement, child protective investigators, prosecutors, and their household relatives who have received approved privacy protections under Daniel's Law. The law amends existing rules to permit this address flexibility, aligning the Motor Vehicle Commission's process with other state agencies that already provide similar privacy safeguards. This change ensures these individuals' home addresses remain private for safety reasons, without requiring them to disclose their physical residence on official ID.

Topics ✓ Technology

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

A 2067: Requires disclosure of breach of security of geolocation data.

This bill amends New Jersey's data breach law to require businesses and public entities to disclose security breaches involving geolocation data. It adds "geolocation" (the location of an individual determined by electronic devices like phones or tablets) to the legal definition of "personal information," which already includes Social Security numbers and financial account details. Under the change, if a breach compromises geolocation data, the entity must notify affected consumers, just as they currently must for other personal information breaches. This expands existing disclosure requirements to cover location data collected by apps, services, or devices.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

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

A 4352: Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.

This New Jersey bill requires public school districts to teach artificial intelligence (AI) to students in grades K-12 as part of computer science and design thinking curricula. It mandates instruction on basic AI concepts, foundational user skills, and responsible ethical use, with the state providing age-appropriate teaching resources. Public colleges and universities must also offer AI certificate and degree programs, with the Secretary of Higher Education developing model curricula for these programs in consultation with education and workforce agencies. The model curricula must include course sequences, career pathways, and student outcome standards, taking effect in the first full school and academic year after enactment.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education K-12 Education Artificial Intelligence

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

A 1360: "New Jersey Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act (NJ DaTA)"; establishes certain requirements for disclosure and processing of personally identifiable information; establishes Office of Data Protection and Responsible Use in Division of Consumer Affairs.

This bill, the New Jersey Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act (NJ DaTA), creates new rules for how businesses handle personal data in New Jersey. It requires businesses (called "controllers") to get clear, active permission ("affirmative opt-in") from New Jersey residents before collecting or processing their personal information, and gives residents the right to access, correct, or delete their data. The bill also establishes a new Office of Data Protection within the Division of Consumer Affairs to enforce these rules and ensure businesses comply. It directly affects businesses that collect personal data from New Jersey residents, including online services, apps, and other entities handling consumer information.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Digital Government

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 4, 2026

A 2007: Requires certain providers to perform intimate partner violence screenings and all health care professionals to take certain actions to prevent perpetrators of intimate partner violence from obtaining copies of victim's medical record.

This New Jersey bill requires licensed healthcare providers (including doctors, nurses, and midwives) to conduct regular, private screenings for intimate partner violence during patient visits, using evidence-based guidelines. If a provider identifies potential abuse, they must document findings, provide immediate resources for victims (like local support services), and ensure patients can revoke access to their medical records for alleged abusers under federal privacy laws. The bill mandates that healthcare professionals advise victims during the same visit about removing perpetrators from their authorized medical record access list. The state departments of Children and Families and Health must maintain and update a biennial resource list for providers on victim support services. It directly affects healthcare providers and patients experiencing abuse by current or former intimate partners.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence

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

A 3283: Requires businesses in financial, essential infrastructure, and health care industries to develop cybersecurity plans.

This bill requires businesses in New Jersey's financial, essential infrastructure, and healthcare sectors (called "sensitive businesses") to develop and implement cybersecurity programs. These programs must include risk assessments, incident response plans, and alignment with recognized industry frameworks like NIST. Businesses must submit their plans to New Jersey's Cybersecurity Cell, provide annual compliance certifications, and undergo audits if they fail to comply. The law aims to protect critical systems from cyber threats while keeping submitted plans confidential, not public records.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 19, 2026

S 3528: Establishes "New Jersey Elections Security Act."

This bill requires New Jersey counties to replace electronic voting machines with paper ballot systems when updating equipment. It mandates specific standards for these systems, including voter-marked ballots, certified equipment, cast vote records, and compliance with federal guidelines. Counties must retain all paper ballots for two years and conduct risk-limiting audits for election results verification. The law directly affects all New Jersey counties implementing the new system, focusing on enhancing election security through verifiable paper trails and statistical audits. Funding for equipment costs is authorized, with counties permitted to sell decommissioned machines to recoup expenses.

Topics ✓ Technology

Tags Elections

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

A 3003: Directs State Treasurer to establish State Government Electronic Payment Security Standards.

This bill requires New Jersey's State Treasurer to create and implement electronic payment security standards for all state government transactions using credit, debit, or charge cards at point-of-sale terminals. It directly affects state agencies, departments, and contractors handling public benefit payments or state financial transactions. Key provisions include establishing standards within six months of enactment (with full tech upgrades by 18 months), requiring EMV chip technology as the minimum security standard until new rules are issued, and mandating biennial reviews to address new fraud threats. The standards apply to all state electronic payment systems, including terminals for public benefits programs, to enhance transaction security for residents.

Topics ✓ Technology

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

A 1033: Requires certain CATV companies to provide Internet service at public libraries with business customer class Internet access bandwidth and circuit capacity proportional to public libraries' needs.

This bill requires CATV companies with system-wide franchises in New Jersey to provide free, business-class Internet service at public libraries. The Internet access must have bandwidth and circuit capacity proportional to each library's specific needs, not standard residential service. It applies only to new or renewed franchise applications for CATV companies serving municipalities. The requirement is part of a broader set of commitments CATV companies must make when applying for system-wide franchises, specifically outlined in Section 28(k) of the amended law. The bill does not mandate this service for existing franchises but applies to new applications.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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