Committees · 2026–2027 Session
Science, Innovation and Technology
Members
In the 2026–2027 Session. Each name leads to the member's page.
Democrat · 38th District
Democrat · 7th District
Republican · 40th District
Democrat · 21st District
Republican · 10th District
Democrat · 34th District
Democrat · 20th District
Bills, so far
Bills sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session so far.
Bills sent134
2% of the bills the General Assembly sent to committees
Reported out16%
21 of 134; 3 moved on without a report, 3 stopped in committee, 107 still in committee
Time in committee37 days
most between 6 and 139 days
Amendments offered0
committee amendments
In every session
Each session on day 297 of its term, or its last day if its term was shorter. The 2026–2027 is so far.
2026–2027 · so far134 bills
reported 16% · typically 37 days, most 6–139 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2024–2025109 bills
reported 18% · typically 84 days, most 0–101 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2022–202372 bills
reported 19% · typically 14 days, most 7–35 · 0 amendments · 7 members
2020–202173 bills
reported 15% · typically 189 days, most 20–209 · 0 amendments · 6 members
2018–201955 bills
reported 27% · typically 62 days, most 32–95 · 0 amendments · 8 members
Bills it was sent
Each time a bill was sent to the committee in the 2026–2027 Session, newest first.
134 bills
Assembly Bill 5729 · Requires certain State agencies to establish expedited approval and permitting procedures for artificial intelligence data centers that bring their own power.
Still in committee since October 29, 2026
Senate Bill 4304 · Prohibits agreements intended to conceal certain information concerning development of data centers under MLUL.
Still in committee since October 29, 2026
Assembly Bill 5643 · Establishes Division of Artificial Intelligence Learning in DOE and prohibits use of artificial intelligence in curriculum of school districts for students in preschool through 10th grade.
Still in committee since October 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 5646 · Requires data centers to submit annual report to DEP; requires DEP to establish Data Center Transparency Dashboard.
Still in committee since October 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 5663 · Requires DEP to conduct study on environmental impacts of data center development in State; prohibits construction of new data centers until study is complete.
Still in committee since October 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 5676 · Imposes 10 percent tax on computer processing for certain artificial intelligence systems and dedicates revenue to "AI Workforce Impact Transition Fund."
Still in committee since October 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 5622 · Modifies certain DEP permit application requirements for data centers.
Still in committee since October 15, 2026
Assembly Bill 5478 · Establishes certain requirements for manufacturers and retail sellers of wearable recording devices.
Still in committee since October 5, 2026
Assembly Bill 5586 · Requires data center developers to provide certain notice to public before preliminary site plan consideration and hearing under MLUL; requires DCA to maintain related public notice website.
Still in committee since October 5, 2026
Assembly Bill 5550 · Establishes Office of Algorithmic Civil Rights in DLPS to prevent discrimination in use of algorithms.
Still in committee since September 24, 2026
Assembly Bill 5494 · Prohibits certain use of artificial intelligence in denying homeowner, automobile, and flood insurance claims.
Still in committee since September 14, 2026
Assembly Bill 5495 · Regulates use of automated tenant screening tools in evaluating prospective tenant.
Still in committee since September 14, 2026
Assembly Bill 5496 · Regulates use of artificial intelligence in certain mortgage lending decision tools to minimize discrimination in lending.
Still in committee since September 14, 2026
Assembly Bill 5502 · "Fair Wage Protection Act"; prohibits use of surveillance wage setting through use of wage setting algorithm.
Still in committee since September 14, 2026
Assembly Bill 5362 · Prohibits sale of minor's personal data; requires controllers and processors to provide mechanism for requesting deletion of certain personal data.
Still in committee since September 10, 2026
Assembly Bill 5373 · Concerns noise abatement of data centers.
Still in committee since September 10, 2026
Assembly Bill 5416 · Establishes Artificial Intelligence Apprenticeship Program and artificial intelligence apprenticeship tax credit program.
Still in committee since September 10, 2026
Assembly Bill 5423 · Prohibits using facial recognition technology as sole basis for establishing probable cause for arrest warrant.
Sent September 10, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 39 days
Assembly Bill 5438 · Establishes "Social Media Settlement Fund"; requires moneys in fund to be used to address youth mental health concerning social media.
Sent September 10, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 14 days
Senate Bill 2141 · Prohibits cryptocurrency automatic teller machines.
Still in committee since June 30, 2026
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Assembly Bill 5305 · Requires age verification to prohibit minors from accessing sexually explicit material online.
Still in committee since June 23, 2026
Assembly Bill 5316 · Establishes five-year "New Jersey Artificial Intelligence Workforce Transition Act."
Still in committee since June 23, 2026
Assembly Bill 5318 · Establishes virtual reality simulator program in DOC facilities.
Still in committee since June 23, 2026
Assembly Bill 5294 · "Responsible Data Center Development and Resource Protection Act"; establishes Statewide framework concerning siting, land use approval, energy sourcing, water use, and environmental impacts of large load data center development.
Still in committee since June 18, 2026
Assembly Bill 5259 · Designates Aulacoseira newjerseyana as New Jersey State Diatom.
Still in committee since June 15, 2026
Assembly Bill 5272 · Establishes safety requirements for artificial intelligence companion operators.
Still in committee since June 15, 2026
Assembly Bill 5275 · Requires certain artificial intelligence developers to make certain disclosures to Attorney General.
Still in committee since June 15, 2026
Assembly Bill 5224 · Requires data center developers to disclose certain information to public and elected officials before preliminary site plan consideration under MLUL.
Still in committee since June 8, 2026
Assembly Bill 3980 · "Powering Up New Jersey Act"; establishes requirements for certain public utility infrastructure investments.*
Still in committee since June 4, 2026
Assembly Bill 5165 · "End Data Center Tax Credits Act"; reduces tax credits available for Next New Jersey Program.*
Sent June 1, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 22 days
Senate Bill 2786 · Prohibits State agency from entering into certain State contracts that limit ability of State agency to install or run certain software.
Still in committee since May 28, 2026
Assembly Bill 5088 · "AI Likeness Protection Act"; concerns distributing realistic representation of individual's image, likeness, or voice created using generative artificial intelligence.
Still in committee since May 14, 2026
Assembly Bill 5089 · "AI Image Disclosure Act"; concerns disclosure of certain AI-generated content.
Still in committee since May 14, 2026
Assembly Bill 5090 · "GAI Accountability Act;" imposes civil penalties on generative artificial intelligence platforms engaging in harmful activity, including exploitation of children.
Still in committee since May 14, 2026
Assembly Bill 4981 · Regulates use of artificial intelligence-based systems for electronic monitoring regarding employment and public services.
Still in committee since May 7, 2026
Assembly Bill 4741 · Restricts use of certain artificial intelligence generated communications in election campaigns.
Still in committee since March 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4768 · "Social Media Fairness and Transparency Act"; establishes requirements for social media companies concerning content moderation practices; establishes cause of action against social media companies for violation of content moderation practices.
Still in committee since March 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 1368 · Requires certain State employees to receive training in cybersecurity best practices.
Still in committee since March 16, 2026
Assembly Bill 2767 · Modifies child endangerment statute to include AI technology; establishes criminal penalties.
Sent March 16, 2026 · Reported out after 0 days
Assembly Bill 4710 · "Clean Energy AI Incentivization Act"; directs BPU to incentivize artificial intelligence centers to bring their own self-sufficient, clean energy.
Still in committee since March 16, 2026
Assembly Bill 4728 · Regulates deceptive use of artificial intelligence in photo advertising of certain dwellings.
Sent March 10, 2026 · Reported out after 6 days
Assembly Bill 4729 · Requires disclosure to be made when generative artificial intelligence is used to operate chatbots that provide election related information.
Sent March 10, 2026 · Reported out after 6 days
Assembly Bill 4730 · Requires person or entity to notify certain consumers when communicating with generative artificial intelligence to engage in trade or commerce.
Sent March 10, 2026 · Reported out after 6 days
Assembly Bill 4731 · Directs professional and occupational boards to promulgate rules for licensee use of generative artificial intelligence.
Sent March 10, 2026 · Reported out after 6 days
Assembly Bill 4732 · Requires artificial intelligence companion operators to provide notifications that users are not communicating with human.
Sent March 10, 2026 · Reported out after 6 days
Assembly Bill 4733 · Prohibits advertising generative artificial intelligence as able to practice regulated profession or occupation.
Sent March 10, 2026 · Reported out after 6 days
Assembly Bill 4105 · Prohibits State agency from entering into certain State contracts that limit ability of State agency to install or run certain software.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4132 · Establishes NJ Forensic Science Laboratory at Rutgers University-Camden; appropriates up to $500,000.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4198 · Requires New Jersey Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell to study cybersecurity infastructure and establish cybersecurity guidelines.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4352 · Requires school districts to provide instruction on artificial intelligence; requires Secretary of Higher Education to develop artificial intelligence model curricula.
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4422 · The "Digital Impersonation Prevention Act."
Still in committee since February 19, 2026
Assembly Bill 4013 · Requires Social Media Research Center to research and make recommendations concerning addictive social media behaviors.*
Sent February 5, 2026 · Reported out after 14 days
Assembly Bill 4014 · Establishes Social Media Research Center at four-year public institution of higher education.
Sent February 5, 2026 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 4015 · "New Jersey Kids Code Act"; adopts New Jersey Age-Appropriate Design Code and requires certain online service providers to implement certain measures concerning minors' use of online service.*
Sent February 5, 2026 · Reported out after 14 days · then passed the General Assembly, and became law
Assembly Bill 232 · Provides research and development tax credit under gross income tax.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 235 · "Innovate New Jersey Act"; establishes tax-free business incubators at institutions of higher education.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 390 · Establishes NJ Artificial Intelligence Advisory Council.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 441 · Establishes the "New Jersey Health Care and Privacy Protection Act"; bars disclosure of certain geolocation data.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 530 · "Stop Social Media Censorship Act"; creates private right of action for users of social media websites whose political or religious speech has been deleted or censored by social media websites.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 619 · Establishes crime of doxxing.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 722 · Prohibits download or use of TikTok application on any State-issued electronic device.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 768 · Permits testing and use of autonomous vehicles on State roadways under certain circumstances.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 770 · Requires certain disclosures of intentionally deceptive audio or visual media.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 799 · Prohibits advertising artificial intelligence system as licensed mental health professional.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 808 · Provides a STEM graduate retention tax credit for certain employers who pay certain employees' education loan debt.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 838 · Requires State agencies to develop and submit information technology strategic plan.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 839 · Requires DOLWD to develop and execute information technology stress test and emergency telework plan for employees.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 843 · Increases penalty for "bombing" online meeting or teleconference under certain circumstances.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 972 · Establishes New Jersey Forensic Science Planning Commission.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1021 · Creates standards for independent bias auditing of automated employment decision tools.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1101 · Requires development of longitudinal data system that maintains individuals' data from preschool through entry into workforce.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1111 · Requires Department of Treasury to review and approve digital payment platform.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1323 · Requires boards of education and boards of trustees to adopt policy on use of surveillance systems with artificial intelligence capabilities.*
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 1324 · Requires social media companies to take certain actions concerning accounts maintained by or featuring minors.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1358 · Concerns social media privacy and data management for children and establishes New Jersey Children's Data Protection Commission.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1360 · "New Jersey Disclosure and Accountability Transparency Act (NJ DaTA)"; establishes certain requirements for disclosure and processing of personally identifiable information; establishes Office of Data Protection and Responsible Use in Division of Consumer Affairs.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1401 · Exempts certain personal information and entities from certain requirements concerning notification and disclosure of personal data.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 1416 · Requires Office of Information Technology to create platform to integrate multiple state websites into single centralized hub.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1486 · "Department of Commerce and Innovation Act"; establishes Department of Commerce and Innovation as principal department in Executive Branch of State government; appropriates $1 million.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1487 · Provides gross income tax credits to support development of New Jersey-based small business start-ups.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 1659 · Requires social media companies to establish toll-free telephone number for NJ account holders to report fraudulent account actions.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Stopped in committee after 0 days
Assembly Bill 2066 · Establishes "New Jersey STEM Scholars Grant Pilot Program" in Department of Education.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2067 · Requires disclosure of breach of security of geolocation data.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2069 · Requires Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development to conduct study and issue report on impact of artificial intelligence on growth of State's economy.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2071 · Establishes New Jersey Public Interest Technology Network.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2085 · Establishes "Innovation Partnership"; provides funding for certain nonprofit partnerships to promote certain emerging technology businesses.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2148 · Establishes Emerging Technology Urban Grant Program in EDA.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2220 · Requires affirmative written consent for certain entities to disclose individual's medical information regarding reproductive health care services, with limited exceptions, unless disclosure is necessary to provide those services.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2312 · Creates separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children; concerns computer generated or manipulated sexually explicit images.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2313 · Makes FY2025 supplemental appropriation of $10 million for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Grant Program.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2478 · Establishes Artificial Intelligence Ethics Board in DOLWD.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2608 · Provides funding to nonprofit organizations to implement smart technology and artificial intelligence systems to enhance security infrastructure.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2616 · Requires OIT to develop NJ generative artificial intelligence program and implement artificial intelligence education courses with county governments; appropriates $1.5 million.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2620 · Establishes task force to research and report on potential sources of funding for artificial intelligence initiatives and appropriate tax incentives to support businesses impacted by expansion of use of artificial intelligence.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2638 · Provides assistance to business accelerators and incubators and startup businesses located within those business accelerators and incubators.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2667 · Increases qualified research expenses tax credit for corporation business taxpayers engaged in targeted industries; increases basic research payment tax credit; allows research tax credit to be refundable.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2710 · Establishes "Authentic Relationships Act"; prohibits artificial intelligence relationship simulation.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2726 · Regulates use of automated employment decision tools in employment decisions to minimize discrimination in employment.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 2738 · Creates penalty for child endangerment via use of social media.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 37 days
Assembly Bill 2739 · Prohibits social media platforms from promoting certain practices or features of eating disorders to child users.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Moved on without a report after 30 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 2774 · Prohibits agreements intended to conceal certain information concerning development of data centers under MLUL.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3040 · Prohibits public officials from accepting virtual currency and non-fungible tokens as gifts.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3046 · Creates grant program for business accelerator and incubator networks; transfers $1 million in societal benefits charge revenues to EDA to administer program.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3047 · Establishes "Scientific Conference Grant Program"; appropriates $250,000.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3050 · Establishes advertisement grant program for emerging businesses in science and technology.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3051 · Establishes Office of Financial Assistance in EDA to help eligible entities access opportunities for public financial assistance; requires office to develop common application platform.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3052 · Requires EDA to create needs-matching website for eligible entities.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3053 · Requires Director of Division of Housing and Community Resources in DCA to establish grant program to encourage local governments to promote New Jersey as innovation hub in certain fields; appropriates $100,000.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3062 · Codifies Eagleton Science and Politics Fellowship Program at Eagleton Institute of Politics; makes appropriation.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3063 · Establishes Blockchain Promotion and Integration Program.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3064 · Requires social media platforms to cooperate with nonprofit organization initiatives to remove nonconsensual intimate images or videos.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 37 days · then passed the General Assembly
Assembly Bill 3065 · Establishes civil right of action for misuse of individual's name, image, likeness, or voice.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3072 · Establishes Artificial Intelligence Grant Program in Office of Secretary of Higher Education.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3078 · Requires DEP to establish online flood, rainfall, river level, and sewer capacity dashboard.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 139 days
Assembly Bill 3079 · Establishes "Smart Stormwater Sensor Pilot Program" in DEP; appropriates $1 million.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 139 days
Assembly Bill 3080 · Requires State Office of Emergency Management to establish hyperlocal text alert system for flood and severe weather conditions.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 139 days
Assembly Bill 3081 · Requires DEP to establish program to map stormwater infrastructure.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 139 days
Assembly Bill 3082 · Establishes public-private partnerships to share de-identified traffic data.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 139 days
Assembly Bill 3083 · Requires developer to submit stormwater impact study as part of application for planned development site plan approval.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3087 · Directs DEP to establish artificial intelligence flood prediction and mapping tool.
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 139 days
Assembly Bill 3090 · Establishes fourth degree crime of cyber-interference.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3228 · Requires entities to verify age of persons accessing certain online material and prohibits minors from accessing certain online material.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3231 · Requires businesses in financial, essential infrastructure, and health care industries to report cybersecurity incidents.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3244 · Prohibits cryptocurrency automatic teller machines.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3283 · Requires businesses in financial, essential infrastructure, and health care industries to develop cybersecurity plans.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3307 · Regulates artificial intelligence in news media industry; establishes "Artificial Intelligence In Communications Oversight Committee."
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3386 · Establishes "Virtual Currency Kiosk Consumer Protection Act."
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3454 · "Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act."
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3932 · Directs installation of hydrogen refueling stations at service areas on State's toll roads.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3933 · Provides corporation business tax credits and gross income tax credits for purchase of certain hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3956 · Requires Internet websites which deal in electronic dissemination of music or audiovisual works to disclose certain information.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3959 · Establishes Office of Cybersecurity Infrastructure.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026
Assembly Bill 3968 · Establishes fully autonomous vehicle pilot program.*
Sent January 13, 2026 · Reported out after 139 days
Assembly Bill 3971 · Establishes Fusion Energy and Technology Incentive Program in EDA to encourage use of power plants for fusion energy and technology purposes; authorizes funds in Global Warming Solutions Fund to support fusion energy and technology facilities.
Still in committee since January 13, 2026