Technology in New Jersey

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1176: Requires certain procedures and training for municipalities, counties, and school districts in response to cybersecurity incidents.

S 1176 requires New Jersey municipalities, counties, and school districts to establish cybersecurity incident response procedures and staff training. It mandates that these public entities report cybersecurity incidents to the state Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness within 72 hours of discovery. The bill also directs the office to create a secure reporting system and post clear submission instructions online within 90 days of the law's effective date. These measures aim to improve coordinated response to cyber threats across local government and school systems.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1225: Requires New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell to study cybersecurity infastructure and establish cybersecurity guidelines.

This bill requires New Jersey's Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell (NJCCIC) to conduct a 12-month study of cybersecurity infrastructure across all public entities (state/local government) and private businesses operating in New Jersey. It mandates these entities to report cybersecurity incidents and breaches for 12 months during the study. Based on the findings, the NJCCIC must create cybersecurity guidelines within six months of the study's end, requiring all affected entities to implement these guidelines within one year. Failure to comply may result in civil penalties established by the Department of Homeland Security.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2478: Requires DHS to create English and Spanish-language Internet websites to promote enrollment in affordable health care plans.

S 2478 requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services to create two dedicated websites promoting enrollment in Medicaid and NJ FamilyCare programs. One website will be in English, listing health navigators and community centers that assist with health insurance enrollment, including the languages spoken at each location. A second website will provide identical content entirely in Spanish with a Spanish-language domain name to improve access for Spanish-speaking residents. This bill directly affects New Jersey residents, particularly those with limited English proficiency, by making health care enrollment resources more accessible and culturally responsive.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Immigration ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1354: Requires controller or processor to de-identify personal data and prohibits re-identification of de-identified data.

This New Jersey bill (S 1354) requires businesses that collect personal data (called "controllers" or "processors") to permanently remove identifying information from that data so it cannot be linked to specific people. It specifically prohibits these businesses from attempting to re-link de-identified data back to individuals or devices. To comply, businesses must take reasonable steps to ensure data cannot be traced to a person, publicly commit to keeping it de-identified, and require any third parties receiving the data to follow the same rules. This directly affects companies handling personal data in New Jersey, including data brokers and digital services.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Digital Government

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jun 30, 2026

S 2316: Regulates data brokers, data collectors, and collection and dissemination of certain sensitive information.**

This bill requires data brokers operating in New Jersey to register with the Division of Consumer Affairs annually ($100 fee) and submit detailed information about their data collection, privacy policies, opt-out options, and data breach history. It directly affects businesses that collect and sell personal identifying information without a direct relationship to the individual, such as those selling health data. The key provision bans data brokers from selling, sharing, or transmitting physical health records (covering treatments for physical conditions) or behavioral health records (covering mental health, substance use, or emotional disorder care). The law establishes a public registry of registered brokers to increase transparency about how sensitive health data is handled.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Mental Health Consumer Data Protection Cybersecurity Data Privacy

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 16, 2026

S 445: Requires DHS and DOH, respectively, to provide information to SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients regarding card skimming, cloning, and similar fraudulent activities and to replace stolen benefits; makes appropriation.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Human Services (DHS) and Department of Health (DOH) to provide SNAP, WFNJ, and WIC recipients with clear information about card skimming, cloning, and fraud prevention. It mandates that DHS and DOH distribute written materials at enrollment/recertification points, post digital/paper resources online and at offices, and establish processes to replace benefits stolen through these fraud methods using federal or state funds. The bill also directs both departments to coordinate with card vendors to implement security measures like chip technology and transaction alerts. Recipients must report fraud to DHS/DOH or law enforcement, with annual reports tracking fraud incidents and benefit replacements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Appropriations

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2130: Establishes Deep Fake Technology Unit in DLPS; appropriates $2 million.

This bill proposes creating a Deep Fake Technology Unit within New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety to address AI-generated deceptive videos and audio. The unit will provide law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts with technical training, evidence analysis, and expert testimony to investigate "deep fakes" - manipulated media designed to falsely depict people speaking or acting. It requires the unit to issue annual reports detailing its work, technological trends in deep fake creation, and policy recommendations. The bill appropriates $2 million from the state budget to fund the unit's operations, which would be established within six months of enactment. The bill is currently pending before the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics State Budget Law Enforcement Artificial Intelligence

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 611: Directs New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, Office of Information Technology, and New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop advanced cyberinfrastructure strategic plan.

This bill requires New Jersey's Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell, Office of Information Technology, and New Jersey Big Data Alliance to develop a strategic plan for the state's cyberinfrastructure. The plan must assess current systems (including data storage, networks, and expertise), create a roadmap for a shared data cloud and high-speed network, and address workforce development and cybersecurity. It specifically directs the creation of an open data repository to improve collaboration between government, academia, and industry. The agencies must submit the completed plan to the Governor and Legislature within one year of the bill's effective date. This is a procedural directive focused on planning, not new regulations or funding.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1590: Establishes government records internet database; appropriates $10 million.

S 1590 requires New Jersey's Department of Community Affairs to create a public internet database for government records from all state and local agencies. It directs the department to establish rules for which records must be included, and whether they should stay in their original format or be converted to a more accessible "user-friendly" format - considering both public ease of use and agency costs. The bill appropriates $10 million from the State General Fund to implement this database. This affects all state and local government entities that maintain records, making their information more publicly accessible online.

Topics ✓ Technology

Tags Government Transparency

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1941: Exempts personal identifying information of minor from disclosure in public record; requires information to be redacted.

This bill requires government agencies in New Jersey to redact specific personal details - such as name, address, social security number, and email - from public records when the information pertains to minors. It directly affects minors whose personal data appears in government records (e.g., licensing applications, administrative files) and the agencies responsible for maintaining those records. The key mechanism mandates that agencies must remove these identifiers before making records publicly accessible, aligning with existing confidentiality protections for sensitive information. The bill amends New Jersey’s public records law to explicitly exempt minors’ personal details, ensuring their information is not disclosed in routine public access. This change applies broadly across all government agencies, not limited to specific contexts like hunting licenses.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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