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New Jersey

11TOTAL
11OFFICIAL SOURCES
9TOPIC AREAS
Law / Act4
Executive Order1
Standard / Framework1
Working Paper5
10 MAR 2026 · Working Paper

New Jersey A 4732 (Notification Requirements for Artificial Intelligence Companion Models 2026)

Defines "AI companion" as a system using generative AI to simulate human-like relationships through personalized interactions, unsolicited questions, and ongoing personal dialogue. Requires operators to notify users clearly and conspicuously at the start of every AI companion interaction, and at least every three hours, that they are not communicating with a human. Specifies that the notification can be verbal or written. Imposes a civil penalty of $15,000 per violation on operators who fa...

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10 MAR 2026 · Working Paper

New Jersey A 4730 (Notice of Generative Artificial Intelligence 2026)

Prohibits persons or entities from deploying generative artificial intelligence to interact with consumers without disclosing that AI, not a human, is engaging them. Requires clear and conspicuous verbal or written notice at the start of interactions if AI could be mistaken for human communication. Defines "generative artificial intelligence" as systems trained on data designed to simulate human communication via text, audio, or visual forms, producing outputs with little to no human oversi...

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01 AUG 2025 · Standard / Framework

Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination

Prohibits algorithmic discrimination under New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination (LAD) by covered entities. Holds entities liable for discriminatory outcomes from automated tools. Addresses disparate treatment, disparate impact, and failure to provide reasonable accommodations related to AI use.

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28 JUN 2024 · Law / Act

New Jersey Assembly Resolution 141 (2024)

Urges platforms generating and disseminating deepfake and cheapfake media to voluntarily commit to preventing and removing harmful content. Defines deepfakes as media that appears to depict authentic speech or conduct through substantial technical means, and cheapfakes as any software-generated audiovisual alteration. Notes that generative AI platforms can anticipate and prevent the creation of harmful content, with social media and content-sharing forums capable of taking steps to remove s...

Primary legal sourceNational Strategy ·Financial Services ·Education ·+3Official source · njleg.state.nj.us ↗
16 JUN 2024 · Law / Act

New Jersey Bill A537

Requires automobile insurers using automated or predictive underwriting systems to annually provide the Department of Banking and Insurance with documentation demonstrating no discriminatory outcomes in pricing based on race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religion. Mandates insurers to show that each pricing segment is balanced and not disproportionate to the overall policyholder population. Defines automated or predictive underwriting system as a computer-generated process, including r...

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10 OCT 2023 · Executive Order

New Jersey Executive Order No. 346

Establishes an Artificial Intelligence Task Force to study AI technologies, assess societal impacts, and recommend government actions for ethical use. Involves Executive Branch officials, allows public and expert consultation, and requires a report to the Governor within 12 months.

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19 JAN 2023 · Working Paper

An Act concerning the use of automated tools to assist with hiring decisions and supplementing Title 34 of the Revised Statutes.

Prohibits the sale of automated decision tools in New Jersey unless they have been subject to a bias audit in the past year, include a free annual bias audit service that provides results to the purchaser, and discloses that the tool is subject to this bill. Requires anyone who uses an automated employment decision tool to screen candidates to notify each candidate of using the tool within 30 days. Provides for collecting civil penalties (fines) if the provisions above are violated.

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10 FEB 2022 · Working Paper

An Act concerning discrimination and automated decision systems and supplementing P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.).

Bans banks, mortgage companies and other lending institutions from using AI systems which discriminate against members of a protected class; systems are deemed discriminatory if these disproportionately favor or disfavor members of a protected class in the provision of loans and credit terms. Bans insurance companies from using AI systems which discriminate against members of a protected class; systems are deemed discriminatory if these disproportionately favor or disfavor members of a prote...

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18 JAN 2022 · Law / Act

New Jersey S 2723

Requires each state agency to develop and submit an information technology modernization and improvement plan to the Chief Technology Officer within one year of request. Mandates the plan to include strategies for improving digital services using data analytics, cloud computing, electronic forms, and digitized workflows, ensuring mobile-friendly and accessible websites. Authorizes the Chief Technology Officer to review these plans in collaboration with the Chief Innovation Officer. Mandate...

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11 JAN 2022 · Working Paper

An Act requiring the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to conduct a study and issue a report on the impact of artificial intelligence on the growth of the State's economy.

Requires the New Jersey Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to conduct a study on the impact of AI-powered technology and automation on the growth of the State’s economy. Requires the Commissioner to issue a report within a year that addresses the predicted impact of AI on the labor market for highly skilled professionals, the occupations most affected by and new professions that may be created due to expanded use of AI, the impact of AI on labor productivity and economic growth...

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18 MAR 2019 · Law / Act

New Jersey (2019) Assembly Joint Resolution 164

Establishes the "New Jersey Advanced Autonomous Vehicle Task Force" to study and recommend policies for the safe integration of autonomous vehicles on state roads. Comprises 11 members, including key state officials and public experts appointed by the Governor. Mandates the task force to hold its initial meeting within 90 days of the law's effective date and to elect a chair from among its members. Requires the task force to issue a report within 180 days after its first meeting, evaluatin...

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