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This bill directs professional boards in New Jersey to create rules for licensee use of generative artificial intelligence, with a model policy adopted within six months.
If you operate a regulated profession in New Jersey and use generative AI, you must comply with new rules within six months or face penalties.
State
New Jersey
Bill Number
A4731
Status
Introduced
Risk Level
Medium
Category
Comprehensive
Last Action
Mar 16, 2026
Last Verified
May 27, 2026
Data Updated
May 30, 2026
What do these statuses mean?▼
Introduced— Filed in the legislature; not yet heard in committee
In Committee— Assigned to and being reviewed by a legislative committee
Passed— Approved by one or both chambers; awaiting further action
Signed / Enacted— Signed into law by the governor; may or may not be in effect yet
Dead / Vetoed— Vetoed, failed to pass, or session expired without action
Unknown— Status data not yet available or awaiting classification
Affected Industries
HealthcareFinanceLegalEngineeringGeneral
What This Means
New Jersey's Assembly Bill A4731 mandates that professional and occupational boards develop rules for the use of generative artificial intelligence by licensees. This legislation aims to ensure that AI is used responsibly and effectively in regulated professions, impacting various industries. The Director must adopt a model policy within six months, and boards have nine months or until their next meeting to promulgate rules.
Key Provisions
Director must adopt a model policy for generative AI use within six months.
Professional boards must promulgate rules based on the model policy within nine months or until their next meeting.
Rules will initially be effective for a period not to exceed one year before needing re-adoption.
Latest Legislative Action
Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Regulated Professions Committee
Bill Sponsors
Name
Role
District
Balvir SinghD
Sponsor
HD-007
Luanne PeterpaulD
Sponsor
HD-011
Tennille McCoyD
Sponsor
HD-014
Roll Call Votes
A ·
Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Reported with Amendments ·
Mar 16, 2026
5 Yea 0 Nay 2 OtherPassed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Adopt rules for generative AI use based on the model policy Who: Professional and occupational boards Deadline: Within nine months of model policy adoption Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified
Implement the model policy for generative AI use Who: Licensees in regulated professions Deadline: Within six months of enactment Penalty: Potential penalties for non-compliance not specified
Full Legal Analysis
Assembly Bill A4731 requires the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs to adopt a model policy for the use of generative artificial intelligence by licensees within six months of the bill's enactment. Following this, each professional and occupational board must promulgate rules based on the model policy, with adaptations as necessary, within nine months or at their next scheduled meeting. The rules will initially be in effect for a period not to exceed one year after the date of filing and will need to be adopted or amended in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act thereafter. The bill defines 'generative artificial intelligence' as a technology that simulates human communication and generates outputs with limited human oversight. This legislation is significant as it sets a framework for AI use in various regulated professions, ensuring that licensees adhere to standards that promote ethical and responsible AI practices.
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