Technology in New Jersey

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

A 4960: Establishes municipal election mobile voting pilot program.

This New Jersey bill creates a pilot program to test mobile voting in municipal elections, allowing voters to cast ballots electronically via a secure system. The program requires the Secretary of State to hire a vendor to build a platform that uses strong security measures like encryption and biometric verification while ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities. Participating municipalities must notify eligible voters about the option and have backup plans in place if the technology fails. The pilot will run for eight years, with officials required to submit detailed reports on its effectiveness to the Secretary of State, the Governor, and the Legislature.

Topics ✓ Technology

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 ✓ Education ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics School Safety Artificial Intelligence

in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 21, 2026

S 4314: Prohibits personalized algorithmic pricing and surveillance-based pricing by certain retailers in online commerce.

This bill prohibits large online retailers, airlines, ticket brokers, and ride-sharing companies in New Jersey from using a consumer's personal data to set individualized prices. Specifically, it bans pricing strategies that rely on algorithms analyzing personal information or surveillance technologies like cameras and sensors to determine what a specific customer pays. The law allows businesses to continue offering standard discounts, loyalty rewards, and surge pricing based on supply and demand, but it makes it illegal to charge different prices to different people based on their private data or protected characteristics. Violations of these rules are treated as consumer fraud offenses, subjecting companies to fines, cease-and-desist orders, and potential treble damages for injured consumers.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 11, 2026

S 4140: Establishes a pilot program for State flood monitoring and rainfall sensing; appropriates $2 million.

This bill creates a two-year pilot program to improve flood monitoring and rainfall sensing across New Jersey, primarily benefiting municipalities in flood-prone areas. The Department of Environmental Protection will partner with the Davidson Laboratory at Stevens Institute of Technology to install sensors in 30 selected locations and analyze flood risks in the northern, central, and southern regions. The legislation appropriates $2 million to fund the project, with at least $1.5 million allocated for research and administrative support. At the end of the pilot, officials must submit a report to the Governor and Legislature detailing the program's results and recommending whether to make it permanent.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 28, 2026

S 4358: Directs distribution of 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account to county 9-1-1 emergency response systems.

This bill directs funds from the state's 9-1-1 System and Emergency Response Trust Fund Account to be distributed equally among all New Jersey counties. The money is intended to support the operation, maintenance, and upgrades of local 9-1-1 emergency response systems. Under the proposed changes, counties would receive these funds directly rather than having the money used for broader state-level emergency services or telecommunications projects. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Telecommunications Tags Public Safety

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 ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Digital Government Social Media

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jul 7, 2026

A 5188: "Advanced Grid Technologies Act"; requires State oversight of supplemental projects and establishes expedited review for projects utilizing advanced transmission technologies.*

This bill, known as the Advanced Grid Technologies Act, requires electric public utilities in New Jersey to obtain a certificate from the Board of Public Utilities before building supplemental transmission projects. It establishes a new oversight process for these projects, which are currently less regulated than other regional grid upgrades, and mandates that the state consider advanced technologies like high-performance conductors and smart grid software. The legislation also creates an expedited review timeline for projects that utilize these modern tools to improve grid efficiency and reliability. By bringing these specific construction plans under state supervision, the bill aims to ensure that utility investments align with consumer interests and public needs.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Transmission

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

A 5000: Establishes Veterans Bill of Rights.

This bill establishes a Veterans Bill of Rights in New Jersey to inform and guide the Department of Veterans Affairs in serving state residents who have served in the military. It requires the department to distribute physical and digital copies of the rights document to veterans and maintain these materials on its website and in all facilities. The act outlines specific entitlements, including fair treatment, access to healthcare and mental health services, privacy protections, and assistance with employment, housing, and benefits claims.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Technology ✓ Veterans

Sub-Topics Mental Health Memorials & Recognition Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing

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

A 5138: Establishes Protective Cropping Board in Department of Agriculture.

This bill creates a new Protective Cropping Board within New Jersey's Department of Agriculture to oversee the development of farming methods that protect crops from weather and pests. The board will consist of five members appointed by the Secretary of Agriculture, who will research these techniques and recommend policies to promote their adoption in the state. The legislation specifically defines protective cropping to include vertical farming and growing plants in artificial structures, aiming to support year-round production and climate resilience. Once established, the board will work with department staff to investigate implementation strategies and ensure the state executes their policy recommendations.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly May 11, 2026

A 5042: Establishes a pilot program for State flood monitoring and rainfall sensing; appropriates $2 million.

This bill creates a two-year pilot program in New Jersey to improve flood monitoring and rainfall sensing, primarily affecting flood-prone areas and local municipalities. The Department of Environmental Protection will partner with the Davidson Laboratory at Stevens Institute of Technology to install sensors in 30 selected municipalities across the state's northern, central, and southern regions. The program includes $2 million in funding to support research, data analysis, and best practice identification, with a final report required after two years to determine if the initiative should become permanent.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Coastal & Flood Protection

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