In one paragraph
New Jersey's A5616 would require the Attorney General to study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and report to the Governor and Legislature within six months of the act's effective date. The report would include recommendations for a Statewide policy. Introduced May 5, 2025. A bill of the Legislature's 2024-2025 session, which ended January 13, 2026.
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What it means for business
No duties for businesses. The Attorney General would carry out the study.
Key provisions
- Sec. 1a: the Attorney General must study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and report within six months
- Sec. 1b: report must assess available technology and its feasibility, including accuracy
- Sec. 1b: report must summarize current Statewide use by law enforcement to generate police reports
- Sec. 1b: report must recommend a Statewide policy applicable to State and local agencies
- Sec. 1c: defines the technology as a computer application using facial recognition algorithms to identify or verify a person from an image or video frame; Sec. 2: takes effect immediately
Latest legislative action
May 5, 2025. Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Sponsors (showing 5 of 10)
| Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Abdelaziz, Al D | Primary |
| Bergen, Brian R | Primary |
| Danielsen, Joe D | Primary |
| Johnson, Gordon M. | Primary |
| Kennedy, James J. | Primary |
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