Technology (Artificial Intelligence) in New Jersey

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

A 3076: Requires AG to study use of artificial intelligence for certain law enforcement purposes and issue report.

This bill requires New Jersey's Attorney General to study how law enforcement agencies use artificial intelligence (AI) to generate police reports and issue a report to the Governor and Legislature within six months. The report must assess available AI technology, summarize current statewide usage by police departments, and recommend a statewide policy for AI use in reports. The policy must include a requirement for officers to review all AI-generated report content for accuracy and completeness before issuing it. The bill does not mandate AI use but sets a framework for evaluating its safety and effectiveness in law enforcement documentation.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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

A 3959: Establishes Office of Cybersecurity Infrastructure.

This bill establishes the Office of Cybersecurity Infrastructure within New Jersey's Executive Branch, independent of the Department of the Treasury but reporting directly to the Governor. The office will develop state cybersecurity policies for all agencies, create secure technology infrastructure for public-private interactions, and set standards for safely integrating artificial intelligence in public and private institutions. It requires the Chief Officer (appointed by the Governor) to coordinate cybersecurity operations, draft service agreements with agencies, and publish annual reports on operations. The office will directly affect all state agencies, local governments, and organizations interacting with New Jersey's digital services.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity Digital Government

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

A 3058: Establishes Deepfake Technology Unit in DLPS; appropriates $2 million.

This bill establishes New Jersey's Deepfake Technology Unit within the Division of Criminal Justice to combat AI-generated deceptive media (deepfakes). The unit will provide law enforcement, prosecutors, and courts with technical expertise, training, and evidence analysis to detect and investigate deepfakes - defined as AI-manipulated videos, audio, or images that falsely depict people or events. It requires the unit to issue annual reports on detection methods, technological advances, and policy recommendations, and appropriates $2 million from the General Fund to cover operational costs. The unit directly supports state and local agencies in addressing a growing threat to public safety and legal integrity.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Criminal Justice ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics State Budget Law Enforcement Artificial Intelligence

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

A 390: Establishes NJ Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council.

This bill establishes the New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council to study how state agencies use artificial intelligence and provide recommendations for ethical, safe implementation. The council, composed of the state's Chief Technology Officer, two legislative members (appointed by chamber leaders with party balance), and two public AI experts (appointed by the Governor), will assess AI's benefits and risks, develop guidelines to prevent biased decision-making and protect data privacy, and recommend best practices for state agencies. The council must submit a final report to the Governor and Legislature within one year of its first meeting and then dissolve. This directly affects state agencies that will use the council's guidance for AI procurement and implementation.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Data Privacy Emerging Technology

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

A 3065: Establishes civil right of action for misuse of individual's name, image, likeness, or voice.

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.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Consumer Data Protection

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

A 4163: Provides civil penalties for campaign advertisements containing "deepfake" misrepresentations of candidates.

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.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

passed · New Jersey · General Assembly Mar 2, 2026

A 1323: Requires boards of education and boards of trustees to adopt policy on use of surveillance systems with artificial intelligence capabilities.*

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.

Topics ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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 2620: Establishes task force to research and report on potential sources of funding for artificial intelligence initiatives and appropriate tax incentives to support businesses impacted by expansion of use of artificial intelligence.

New Jersey's A2620 establishes an 11-member Artificial Intelligence Initiative Funding Task Force within the Department of the Treasury. The task force will research and report on public/private funding sources and tax incentives for businesses impacted by AI expansion, including recommendations for public-private partnerships and university collaborations. It must submit a final report within 12 months to the Governor and Legislature, detailing specific legislative proposals and aligning AI funding with workforce needs. The task force includes state agency leaders and appointed experts in AI, economic development, and tax policy, but does not create new funding or tax changes itself.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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

A 2480: Establishes programs in EDA to support New Jersey-based start-up, small businesses, and medium-sized businesses adopting artificial intelligence capabilities; appropriates $175.5 million.

This bill establishes New Jersey's "AI Job Creation and Economic Development Fund Program" to provide financial support for local businesses adopting AI technology. It directly affects New Jersey-based start-ups (operating ≤7 years), small businesses (SBA-defined), and medium-sized businesses that develop AI capabilities, offering grants up to $500,000 for AI innovation hubs or low-interest loans up to $1 million for business expansion. To qualify, businesses must demonstrate AI intellectual property, a job-creation plan, and financial need for the assistance. The program appropriates $175.5 million from the state budget, with the Economic Development Authority administering the funds and requiring annual reports on job creation and loan repayments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Technology

Sub-Topics State Budget Artificial Intelligence

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