New JerseyNew Jersey would create an office to review government algorithms
New Jersey would create an office to study possible harms from government algorithms, review high-risk systems, and advise agencies on safer practices.
What it does
New Jersey would set up an office focused on discrimination by government algorithms. It would collect information, advise agencies, and review high-risk systems; hiring staff would depend on available funding.
Argument forAn office focused on algorithm discrimination could help agencies spot unfair effects and take steps to address them.
Argument againstAgencies could face extra work reviewing systems and carrying out corrective plans when the office finds a risk of bias.
More detail
The bill would establish an Office of Algorithmic Civil Rights in the Department of Law and Public Safety. The office would focus on possible harms from automated or partly automated systems used by state entities that may affect housing, public benefits, jobs, health care, education, or the criminal justice system. The Attorney General would appoint the director. The director could hire staff within the limits of money available for that purpose. The act would take effect immediately if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 24Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology CommitteeIntroduced
Civil Rights & VotingTechnologyGovernment & Ethics