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NJ S2942: Establishes public-private partnerships to develop artificial intelligence job training.

In Committee New Jersey · 2026–2027 session

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

S2942 · where it stands

1 of 5 steps complete
  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 S2942 would let the Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development contract with private entities in public-private partnerships to develop AI training, providing retraining for displaced workers and advancing the workforce's AI skills. The private entity would be exempt from procurement and contracting requirements and from prevailing wage requirements.

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

What it means for business

Private training providers could enter partnership agreements with the Department to run AI training; no duties are placed on businesses generally.

Key provisions

  1. Section 2(a): the Commissioner or a designee may contract with a private entity for AI-related training and retraining; the private entity has full financial and administrative responsibility under the agreement.
  2. Section 2(b)-(c): each agreement must create an advisory council whose members the Commissioner decides, which must report annually to the Governor and Legislature.
  3. Section 2(d)-(e): unless the act states otherwise, the private entity is not subject to procurement and contracting requirements and, notwithstanding any other law, is not subject to prevailing wage requirements.
  4. Section 3: the Commissioner must review and approve proposed projects, including fee structure, cost per trainee, training length, instructor qualifications and location; training may be remote.
  5. Section 5: takes effect on the 30th day after enactment.

Latest legislative action

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

Sponsors (showing 5 of 9)

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Topics and industries

Related topics

AI in Employment

Affected industries

EmploymentEducationTechnology

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