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NJ A759: Requires AG to study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and issue report with recommendations for Statewide policy.

In Committee New Jersey · 2026–2027 session

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

A759 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

New Jersey's A759 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 bill's effective date, with recommendations for a statewide policy covering State and local law enforcement agencies.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

No duties for businesses. The study duty falls on the Attorney General, though resulting policy could affect facial recognition vendors serving law enforcement.

Key provisions

  1. Section 1(a): the Attorney General must study law enforcement use of facial recognition technology and report under section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), within six months of the effective date.
  2. Section 1(b): the report must assess available technology, its accuracy and feasibility; summarize current statewide use to generate police reports; and recommend a statewide policy for State and local agencies.
  3. Section 1(c): 'facial recognition technology' is a computer application using facial recognition algorithms to identify or verify a person from a digital image or video frame.
  4. Section 2: takes effect immediately.

Latest legislative action

Jan 13, 2026. Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Sponsors (showing 5 of 15)

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Related and companion bills

Topics and industries

Related topics

Facial RecognitionAI in Law Enforcement

Affected industries

GovernmentTechnology

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