Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly May 18, 2026

A 3064: Requires social media platforms to cooperate with nonprofit organization initiatives to remove nonconsensual intimate images or videos.

This bill requires social media platforms with at least five million global users to cooperate with designated nonprofit organizations (like StopNCII.org and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s Take It Down initiative) to remove nonconsensual intimate images or videos. It mandates that platforms establish procedures for nonprofits to flag and request removal of such content - including AI-generated deceptive media - and requires immediate takedown of flagged material pending review. The law defines "nonconsensual" broadly, covering cases where victims didn’t consent, minors were involved, or deceptive media misrepresented individuals. Social media companies violating the law face fines up to $20,000 per offense. The bill directly affects platforms serving New Jersey users and protects individuals targeted by nonconsensual sharing of intimate content.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates social media platforms to remove nonconsensual intimate content, directly protecting user data privacy and digital rights through content takedown procedures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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

A 2478: Establishes Artificial Intelligence Ethics Board in DOLWD.

New Jersey's Bill A2478 establishes the Artificial Intelligence Ethics Board within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The board will oversee the sale and use of AI technology in the state, requiring vendors to conduct mandatory "AI Impact Assessments" before selling AI products. These assessments must evaluate privacy risks and potential job displacement, with the board setting minimum standards for them. The bill also directs the board to recommend worker protections, including advance notice, retraining, and severance for employees displaced by AI adoption by employers.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates AI Impact Assessments evaluating job displacement and directs board to recommend worker protections, directly advancing labor protections.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI Impact Assessments evaluating privacy risks, aligning with data privacy protection as a support indicator.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Workforce Development Artificial Intelligence

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

A 2616: Requires OIT to develop NJ generative artificial intelligence program and implement artificial intelligence education courses with county governments; appropriates $1.5 million.

This bill requires New Jersey's Office of Information Technology (OIT) to create a public generative artificial intelligence program that generates text, images, or videos in response to user prompts. OIT must annually test the program for cybersecurity risks and implement safety measures. The bill also mandates OIT to partner with county governments to offer free public education courses on AI, covering how generative AI works, identifying biases, and mitigating inaccuracies - while respecting privacy and legal compliance. It appropriates $1 million for program development and $500,000 in grants to counties for course implementation. The program and courses will directly affect all New Jersey residents seeking to understand AI tools.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates $1.5 million for AI program development and education courses, directly funding a state initiative under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates $1.5M for AI education courses with county governments, promoting digital literacy and curriculum development in education.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds $1.5M for AI program development, mandates cybersecurity testing, and requires public AI education on safety/bias - directly advancing tech education and security.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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

A 2608: Provides funding to nonprofit organizations to implement smart technology and artificial intelligence systems to enhance security infrastructure.

This bill establishes New Jersey's "Equitable Nonprofit Security and Innovation Grant Program," providing funding to eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations (including places of worship) to implement smart technology and artificial intelligence systems for security enhancement. Nonprofits can receive up to $25,000 for smart tech (e.g., motion sensors, energy-efficient systems) or up to $100,000 for AI security systems (e.g., threat detection, real-time monitoring), with priority given to organizations serving at-risk communities, communities of color, interdisciplinary groups, and collaborative networks. The Office of Homeland Security will administer the program, requiring applicants to submit security needs assessments and ensuring AI systems avoid discrimination. Grants must be used solely for these technology implementations within New Jersey, with the program requiring annual $14 million funding requests and a five-year impact evaluation.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill explicitly funds energy-efficient systems (e.g., motion sensors, energy-efficient systems) as eligible smart technology under security grants, directly advancing energy efficiency.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds AI security systems (e.g., threat detection) for nonprofits, directly enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure per bill's purpose.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 2, 2026

S 3263: Regulates use of artificial intelligence-enabled video interview in hiring process.

This New Jersey bill (S 3263) requires employers using AI to analyze video job interviews to first inform applicants about the AI's role, explain how it evaluates candidates, and obtain written consent. Employers must delete applicant videos upon request within 30 days and cannot share videos except with necessary service providers. The bill also mandates employers to collect and report race/ethnicity data on applicants who receive in-person interviews or job offers to the Department of Labor, which will annually assess for racial bias in AI hiring. If passed, it would directly affect job seekers and employers in New Jersey using AI for video interviews.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires employer transparency in AI hiring, mandates consent, data deletion, and demographic reporting to prevent bias and protect applicant rights in employment processes.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires transparency, consent, and data deletion for AI hiring tools, directly protecting applicant privacy under data privacy regulations.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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

A 799: Prohibits advertising artificial intelligence system as licensed mental health professional.

This bill (A 799) prohibits developers or deployers of artificial intelligence systems in New Jersey from advertising or representing to the public that their AI can act as a licensed mental health professional. It directly affects AI companies and developers marketing their systems in the state. The law defines "artificial intelligence" broadly and "licensed mental health professional" to include all state-licensed mental health practitioners. Violations would be treated as consumer fraud under state law, subjecting offenders to fines up to $20,000 per offense and potential penalties like cease-and-desist orders.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits misleading AI claims about mental health services, protecting patients from unsafe care and upholding standards for licensed professionals in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits misleading AI marketing as mental health professionals, treating violations as consumer fraud to protect public safety per bill's intent.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Mental Health Artificial Intelligence

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

A 1359: Prohibits deepfake pornography and imposes criminal and civil penalties for non-consensual disclosure.

New Jersey's A1359 prohibits the non-consensual creation and distribution of deepfake pornography. The bill makes it a crime (ranging from third to fourth degree) to secretly record or share deceptive images/videos falsely depicting someone in intimate situations without consent, including deepfakes that mimic real people. It specifically targets "deceptive audio or visual media" created through technical means, imposing criminal penalties and a civil fine up to $30,000 for violations. This law directly affects individuals who produce or share such content without consent, aiming to protect people from non-consensual sexual exploitation through technology.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates new criminal offense for non-consensual deepfake pornography, protecting civil rights and expanding legal remedies to address modern exploitation within criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits non-consensual deepfake pornography, directly strengthening data privacy protections against harmful tech misuse as specified in topic indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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

A 3989: Restricts use and sale of algorithmic devices for establishing rent price or occupancy of residential property.

New Jersey's A-3989 prohibits landlords from using or purchasing algorithmic software that sets, recommends, or advises on residential rent prices or occupancy rates. It specifically bans tools analyzing non-public competitor data (like actual rent prices or lease details from other landlords) to coordinate pricing, including AI-based systems. The bill exempts aggregated rental reports published by trade associations and tools used for government affordable housing programs. Violations trigger penalties under New Jersey's Antitrust Act, such as fines up to $500 per day per unit or criminal charges, and do not restrict landlords from setting rents based on public data or internal management.

Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingBans algorithms coordinating rent pricing via non-public competitor data, preventing anti-competitive rent hikes that harm tenants and weaken protections.92% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBans algorithmic tools analyzing non-public data for rent pricing coordination, restricting tech use in housing market per bill's explicit prohibitions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Affordable Housing Landlords Renters Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 3702: Restricts use of certain artificial intelligence generated communications in election campaigns.

This New Jersey bill (S 3702) restricts AI-generated content in election campaigns. It bans publishing AI-created campaign materials (like ads, social media posts, or phone messages) within 90 days of an election, requires clear labeling of all AI-generated content with "Artificial intelligence was used in creating this message," and prohibits deceptive AI content falsely portraying opponents. The law applies to campaigns, political committees, and individuals funding election communications. Violations are punishable as a fourth-degree crime, carrying up to 18 months in jail or a $10,000 fine.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill explicitly restricts AI-generated campaign content within 90 days of elections, requiring labeling and banning deceptive use, directly limiting technology application in a specific context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 3639: Requires BPU, DCA, and DEP to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers powered by small modular nuclear reactors.

This bill requires New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU), Department of Community Affairs (DCA), and Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to create streamlined permitting processes for AI data centers powered by on-site small modular reactors (SMRs) within 12 months. It mandates expedited approvals for site selection, construction plans, electrical interconnection, and environmental permits (including wetlands, coastal, and water protection acts). The law directly affects AI data center developers and SMR manufacturers seeking to build or retrofit facilities using SMRs (defined as 50-300 MWe reactors requiring U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing). The policy change focuses on accelerating project timelines without altering safety or environmental standards.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyPromotes nuclear energy infrastructure by expediting permits for SMR-powered data centers, aligning with clean energy deployment goals.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExpedited permitting for AI data centers using SMRs directly advances AI infrastructure development, aligning with tech support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Nuclear Transmission Artificial Intelligence

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