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NJ S1802: Requires artificial intelligence companies to conduct safety tests and report results to Office of Information Technology.

In Committee New Jersey · 2026–2027 session

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

S1802 · 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 S1802 would require AI companies, meaning private entities or public agencies that sell, develop, deploy, use or offer AI technology in New Jersey, to test all their AI technology annually under Office of Information Technology requirements and report results to the Office. Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session.

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

What it means for business

Companies that sell, develop, deploy or use AI in New Jersey would need annual safety tests and reports to the Office of Information Technology.

Key provisions

  1. Sec. 1a: 'artificial intelligence company' means a private entity or public agency that sells, develops, deploys, uses or offers AI technology in New Jersey; 'safety test' means a protocol assessing AI for potential biases, inaccuracies and cybersecurity threats
  2. Sec. 1b: the Office of Information Technology sets minimum test requirements, covering cybersecurity threats, data sources and potential bias, inaccurate information or violations of criminal, copyright, patent or trade secret law, and possible remedies
  3. Sec. 1c: each AI company must annually test all its AI technology in New Jersey and report the technologies tested, each test, any third parties used and the results
  4. Sec. 2: rules adopted in consultation with the Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness
  5. Sec. 3: takes effect on the first day of the sixth month after enactment; the text sets no penalties

Latest legislative action

Jan 13, 2026. Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee

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Affected industries

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