Technology (Artificial Intelligence)

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2940: Establishes Office of Cybersecurity Infrastructure.

S 2940 establishes the Office of Cybersecurity Infrastructure within New Jersey's Executive Branch to manage state cybersecurity policies and infrastructure. The office, led by a Governor-appointed Director reporting directly to the Governor (not the Treasury Department), will create cybersecurity policies for all state agencies, secure digital systems for public-private interactions, and develop AI integration guidelines for public and private institutions. It affects all state departments, agencies, and entities interacting with residents digitally, requiring them to coordinate with the new office. The office must publish annual reports on cybersecurity operations and maintain a public website with operational details.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes cybersecurity office to create policies, secure systems, and develop AI guidelines - directly enhances state cybersecurity infrastructure and data protection.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

SJR 50: Urges Congress and President to enact "Do Not Disturb Act."

SJR 50 is a New Jersey joint resolution urging Congress to pass the "Do Not Disturb Act." It highlights that Americans received 2.1 billion spam/scam calls monthly in 2023 (wasting 195 million hours), and notes a 2021 Supreme Court ruling narrowed existing anti-robocall protections under the TCPA. The resolution requests Congress enact the proposed "Do Not Disturb Act," which would expand protections against robocalls, combat AI-driven scams, and reduce costs for call-blocking technology. As a non-binding resolution, it does not create new law but formally asks federal lawmakers to act.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill seeks to expand robocall protections, combat AI-driven scams, and reduce call-blocking costs - advancing cybersecurity and consumer privacy measures against tech-enabled nuisances.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1667: Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits to businesses employing and retaining certain neurodiverse individuals.

This New Jersey bill (S 1667) provides tax credits to businesses that hire and retain neurodiverse employees in qualifying STEM/AI roles. Businesses receive credits of $7,000-$9,000 per full-time employee (increasing with consecutive years of employment) or $4,500 for part-time employees, subject to a $10 million annual cap. To qualify, employees must work in approved STEM/AI fields at minimum wage and be certified as neurodiverse under state guidelines. The credits reduce corporate business tax liability, with unused credits potentially carried forward for up to seven years.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides corporate tax credits reducing business tax liability, aligning with tax relief support for budget/tax policies.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProvides tax incentives for hiring neurodiverse workers in STEM roles at minimum wage, advancing employment opportunities and workplace inclusion for a targeted group.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax credits specifically for hiring neurodiverse employees in STEM/AI roles, directly funding technology sector employment and promoting diversity in tech fields.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Minimum Wage Artificial Intelligence

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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 & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates $2 million for Deep Fake Technology Unit, directly funding a new state program under budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeCreates unit to combat deep fakes affecting evidence integrity in courts/law enforcement, strengthening digital evidence handling in criminal proceedings.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates unit to combat deep fakes, enhancing cybersecurity and protecting against deceptive AI media. Funds training and analysis for law enforcement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Law Enforcement Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2860: Establishes Artificial Intelligence Apprenticeship Program and artificial intelligence apprenticeship tax credit program.

This bill establishes a new Artificial Intelligence Apprenticeship Program within New Jersey's Department of Labor to create training opportunities in AI technology, data analytics, and automation. It also creates a tax credit for employers hiring qualified AI apprentices, allowing them to claim up to $5,000 per apprentice (half of wages paid, capped at $5,000) for taxable years beginning in 2026. To qualify, employers must hire unskilled or semi-skilled apprentices for at least 20 weeks in a program meeting state and federal standards, covering roles like generative AI development. The program will partner with AI companies and educational institutions to design training pathways. The tax credit applies to both corporate business tax and gross income tax.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates tax credit program for employers hiring AI apprentices, providing direct tax relief as a fiscal incentive under Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates AI apprenticeship program and tax credit for training workers, advancing employment opportunities and workforce development within labor-focused Department of Labor.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes AI apprenticeship program and tax credit to fund AI workforce development, directly advancing technology training and industry adoption.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Income Tax Tax Credits Apprenticeships Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2942: Establishes public-private partnerships to develop artificial intelligence job training.

This bill establishes public-private partnerships to create AI job training programs in New Jersey. It directly affects displaced workers (those losing jobs due to AI) and current workers seeking AI-related skills, aiming to strengthen the state's workforce competitiveness. Key mechanisms include allowing private companies to manage training programs full-time (handling finances and operations) while exempting them from standard procurement rules and prevailing wage requirements. The Department of Labor will review proposals and require an annual progress report from an advisory council, with training deliverable remotely or in-person.

Topics ✗ Labor & EmploymentOpposes Labor & EmploymentExempts private training programs from prevailing wage requirements, weakening wage protections for workers despite workforce training intent.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes AI job training programs through public-private partnerships, directly advancing workforce skills in emerging technology to strengthen competitiveness.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Apprenticeships Workforce Development Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1668: Establishes "Artificial Intelligence Innovation Partnership"; provides funding for certain nonprofit partnerships to promote certain emerging technology businesses.

S 1668 establishes the "Artificial Intelligence Innovation Partnership" in New Jersey, administered by the Commission on Science, Innovation and Technology. It provides funding to certified nonprofit organizations that collaborate with emerging AI technology businesses, universities, and research institutions to support AI innovation and commercialization within the state. The program specifically targets early-stage AI companies conducting research, pilot manufacturing, or technology commercialization in New Jersey, including those owned by underrepresented groups. Nonprofits must meet specific tax and incorporation requirements to qualify for funding under this initiative.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for AI innovation partnerships, directly increasing government spending on technology development per budget/fiscal management criteria.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill funds nonprofit partnerships to advance AI innovation and commercialization for early-stage tech businesses, directly promoting technology advancement.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Emerging Technology

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

SR 52: Urges generative artificial intelligence companies to make voluntary commitments regarding employee whistleblower protections.

This Senate resolution (SR 52) urges major generative AI companies (like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google) to voluntarily adopt specific protections for employees who report safety risks. It requests companies commit to: not retaliating against employees for raising concerns, creating anonymous channels for reporting to boards/regulators, and providing legal/technical safe harbor to protect researchers testing AI systems for flaws without fear of account bans or lawsuits. The resolution does not create new laws but asks companies to adopt these practices to improve accountability, as current whistleblower protections are inadequate for AI safety concerns. It directly affects AI companies and their employees who might disclose risk-related information.

Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentUrges AI companies to protect whistleblowers from retaliation and provide safe reporting channels, advancing worker safety protections and rights.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill urges AI companies to adopt whistleblower protections and legal safe harbor for security researchers, promoting transparency and safety in AI development without direct regulatory mandates.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Labor Standards Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1802: Requires artificial intelligence companies to conduct safety tests and report results to Office of Information Technology.

This bill requires AI companies operating in New Jersey to annually test their AI products for safety risks and submit detailed reports to the state's Office of Information Technology. Specifically, companies must test for cybersecurity threats, bias in data, and accuracy issues, then report the results - including a list of tested products, test descriptions, third-party testers used, and findings. The Office of Information Technology will establish minimum testing standards and review all submitted reports. This directly affects private AI companies and public agencies selling, developing, or deploying AI technology within the state.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates AI safety testing for cybersecurity threats, data bias, and accuracy, enhancing consumer protection and data privacy standards through regulatory oversight.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Cybersecurity

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in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 329: Extends crime of identity theft to include fraudulent impersonation or false depiction by means of artificial intelligence or deepfake technology.

This New Jersey bill (S 329) makes it a crime to use artificial intelligence or deepfake technology to impersonate someone for fraudulent purposes. It specifically adds AI-generated impersonation to the state's identity theft law, covering cases where someone falsely depicts another person through deepfakes to obtain benefits, avoid payments, or cause harm. Penalties range from a fourth-degree crime (small-scale, under $500) to a second-degree crime (large-scale, $75,000+ or five+ victims). The law also requires courts to correct false records created by such fraud and may order restitution to victims.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeExtends identity theft law to cover AI/deepfake fraud, strengthening legal protection against modern cybercrime threats and enhancing victim safeguards.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes AI/deepfake identity theft, strengthening data privacy protections against emerging tech threats per its explicit scope.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Victims' Rights Artificial Intelligence

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