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NJ A2608: Provides funding to nonprofit organizations to implement smart technology and artificial intelligence systems to enhance security infrastructure.

In Committee New Jersey · 2026–2027 session

Last verified Oct 12, 2026 · official bill text

A2608 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

A 2608 would create the New Jersey Equitable Nonprofit Security and Innovation Grant Program in the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. Nonprofits, including places of worship, could get up to $25,000 for smart technology that cuts operating costs and up to $100,000 for AI security systems such as AI-powered surveillance and threat detection. The office would favor groups serving at-risk communities and communities of color, request at least $14 million a year, and have to approve every AI system bought with grant money to make sure it is not unfairly discriminatory. Pending in the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

No obligations on businesses. If enacted, New Jersey nonprofits could get state grants to buy AI security and smart-technology systems.

Key provisions

  1. Creates the New Jersey Equitable Nonprofit Security and Innovation Grant Program in the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
  2. Grants up to $25,000 per application for smart technology that lowers operating costs, and up to $100,000 for AI security systems such as AI-powered surveillance, threat detection and real-time monitoring
  3. All nonprofits, including places of worship, may apply with a needs assessment; priority for groups serving at-risk communities and communities of color, and for interdisciplinary or collaborative organizations
  4. The office must request at least $14 million a year, seek federal and private funding, and set aside 5% to run and evaluate the program
  5. The office must assess and approve every AI system bought with grant funds to make sure it is not unfairly discriminatory
  6. Recipients run community engagement programs, report on results and train staff and volunteers; the program is evaluated after five years
  7. Introduced January 13, 2026 and referred to the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Latest legislative action

Jan 13, 2026. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

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