Prohibits AI systems from being advertised as licensed mental health professionals in New Jersey.
If you develop AI in NJ, you must not advertise it as a mental health professional or face fines up to $20,000.
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Affected Industries
What This Means
This bill aims to regulate the advertising of artificial intelligence systems in New Jersey, specifically prohibiting any representation that such systems can act as licensed mental health professionals. It establishes penalties for violations under the consumer fraud act, including significant monetary fines. Businesses developing AI systems in the state must ensure compliance to avoid these penalties.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits advertising AI systems as licensed mental health professionals.
- Violations are unlawful practices under the consumer fraud act.
- Penalties include fines up to $20,000 for repeated offenses.
Latest Legislative Action
Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Bill Sponsors
| Name | Role | District |
|---|---|---|
| Dan Hutchison D | Sponsor | HD-004 |
| David Bailey D | Sponsor | HD-003 |
| Luanne Peterpaul D | Sponsor | HD-011 |
| Margie Donlon D | Sponsor | HD-011 |
| William Sampson D | Sponsor | HD-031 |
Roll Call Votes
Compliance Checklist
Who: Developers and deployers of AI systems in New Jersey
Deadline: First day of the sixth month following enactment
Penalty: Fines up to $20,000 for repeated offenses
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