In one paragraph
New Jersey's A4729 would require a chatbot that uses generative AI to provide election-related information or information on a candidate's accomplishments, positions or qualifications to give a clear, conspicuous disclosure, before the content, that it is AI-generated. The person overseeing the chatbot would be liable for up to $6,000 for a first offense and up to $12,000 for each later one. This describes the bill as introduced March 10, 2026; later committee amendments, if any, are not reflected.
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What it means for business
Operators of election-information chatbots built on generative AI would need to label the content as AI-generated up front and risk $6,000 to $12,000 penalties.
Key provisions
- Sec. 1a: 'Election related information' covers anything affecting a voter's ability to participate in or the outcome of an election, such as dates, eligibility, registration, mail-in ballots, polling places and certification.
- Sec. 1b: A chatbot using generative AI to create audio, video, text or print content on that information must include a disclosure before the content identifying it as generated by generative AI.
- Sec. 1b: The disclosure must be clear, conspicuous, suited to the medium and, to the extent technically feasible, permanent or not easily removed by later users.
- Sec. 1c: The person or entity overseeing the chatbot is liable for up to $6,000 for a first offense and up to $12,000 for each later offense, in addition to other penalties.
- The text names no enforcing agency and states no exemptions.
- Sec. 2: Takes effect 30 days after enactment.
Latest legislative action
May 11, 2026. Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Schnall D | Sponsor | HD-030 |
| Ellen Park D | Sponsor | HD-037 |
| Gerard Scharfenberger R | Sponsor | HD-013 |
| Robert Karabinchak D | Sponsor | HD-018 |
| Sterley Stanley D | Sponsor | HD-018 |
Roll call votes
A Assembly State and Local Government Committee: Reported Favorably May 11, 2026
7 yea0 nayPassed
A Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Reported Favorably Mar 16, 2026
6 yea0 nay1 otherPassed
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