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AI Summary
Prohibits AI systems from being advertised as licensed mental health professionals in New Jersey.
Business Impact
If you develop AI in NJ, you must not advertise it as a mental health professional or face fines up to $20,000.
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
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.
Key Provisions
- Prohibits advertising AI systems as licensed mental health professionals.
- Specific penalties and compliance requirements to be confirmed.
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
A ·
Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Reported Favorably ·
Jun 16, 2025
5 Yea
0 Nay
2 Other
Passed ✓
Compliance Checklist
Ensure AI systems are not advertised as licensed mental health professionals.
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
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
Related & Companion Bills
Full Legal Analysis
The bill prohibits any person who develops or deploys an artificial intelligence system in New Jersey from advertising or representing the system as a licensed mental health professional. The specific compliance timeline and penalties for violations are to be verified once the full bill text is available. The definition of 'artificial intelligence' used in the bill is also to be confirmed.
Official Source
Official Bill Text
View A5603 on official legislature website →
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