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NJ A3076: Requires AG to study use of artificial intelligence for certain law enforcement purposes and issue report.

In Committee New Jersey · 2026–2027 session

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

A3076 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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Enacted
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Dead / vetoed
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In one paragraph

New Jersey's A3076 would require the Attorney General to study how law enforcement agencies use AI to generate police reports and report to the Governor and Legislature within six months of the act's effective date, with recommendations for a Statewide policy. The text reviewed is the pre-filed version.

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

What it means for business

No duties for businesses; the Attorney General would study and recommend, and vendors of AI report-writing tools could see a Statewide policy proposed.

Key provisions

  1. Sec. 1a: The Attorney General must study law enforcement use of AI to generate police reports and report to the Governor and Legislature within six months of the effective date.
  2. Sec. 1b: The report must assess available AI technology and its feasibility for generating police reports.
  3. Sec. 1b: The report must include a Statewide summary of current law enforcement use of AI for this purpose.
  4. Sec. 1b: The report must recommend a Statewide policy, which at minimum would require an officer to review AI-generated report contents for accuracy and completeness before issuance.
  5. The bill sets no penalties and puts no duties on agencies; Sec. 2: takes effect immediately.

Latest legislative action

Jan 13, 2026. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
D Sponsor HD-020
D Sponsor HD-007
D Sponsor HD-038

Related and companion bills

Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Law Enforcement

Affected industries

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