In one paragraph
New Jersey's A390 would create the New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council in, but not of, the Office of Information Technology, with seven voting members, to study the advantages and disadvantages of State agencies procuring, developing and using AI. It would assess the need for a State AI code of ethics and review agencies' automated decision systems, and report to the Governor and Legislature within one year of its first meeting. Referred to the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee January 13, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.
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What it means for business
None yet: the bill is pending. It would put no duties on businesses; if enacted, the council would study State agency use of AI and could develop a State AI code of ethics and recommend guidelines for State agencies.
Key provisions
- Council of seven voting members: the Chief Technology Officer (chair), two Assembly members, two Senators, and two public members with AI expertise appointed by the Governor
- Members serve without pay; the Office of Information Technology provides staff; appointments due within 30 days and first organization within 60 days after the effective date
- Assess the need for a State code of ethics for AI used by State agencies and, if needed, develop one, including algorithmic discrimination protections and data privacy
- Identify advantages and disadvantages of State agencies procuring, developing and implementing AI, and recommend guidelines for doing so safely and ethically
- Develop strategies to deliver and support AI and similar emerging technologies, and review State agencies' automated decision systems for ethical concerns
- Final written report to the Governor and Legislature no later than one year after the council's first meeting
- Would take effect immediately and expire when the council submits its report; introduced January 13, 2026 and referred to committee
Latest legislative action
Jan 13, 2026. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Sponsors (showing 5 of 29)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Auth, Robert | Primary |
| Benson, Daniel R. | Primary |
| Bucco, Anthony M. | Primary |
| Danielsen, Joe D | Primary |
| DeAngelo, Wayne P. | Primary |
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