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A1494 — NJ, US
A1494 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey Bill A1494 proposes a prohibition on the use of biometric surveillance systems by business entities [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-06-03.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- AST
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill pending legislative process
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| business_entity | Prohibited from using biometric surveillance systems under certain circumstances. | Upon enactment (future) | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor legislative developments of NJ A1494 and any identical bills. (Ongoing)
- general_counsel Assess current and planned use of biometric surveillance systems within the organization in New Jersey. (Upon further legislative progress)
- cto Evaluate potential technical implications and alternatives if current biometric systems are affected by future prohibitions. (Upon further legislative progress)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, other
Vendors providing biometric surveillance systems to businesses operating in New Jersey will face significant impact, potentially needing to adapt their offerings or face reduced demand if the bill is enacted. Businesses procuring such systems will need to reassess vendor solutions for compliance.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your biometric surveillance system comply with all current and proposed New Jersey regulations, particularly A1494, regarding prohibitions on its use by business entities?
- Can your system be configured to operate within 'certain circumstances' that may be defined in the final law?
- What compliance guarantees do you offer regarding evolving state-level biometric privacy and surveillance laws?
- What are the implications for data privacy and consumer consent regarding the use of your biometric surveillance technology in New Jersey?
- Are there alternative technologies or configurations available that would achieve similar security or operational goals without falling under potential prohibitions?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey A1494 Bill Proposes Biometric Surveillance Prohibition for Businesses
New Jersey Bill A1494 proposes a prohibition on the use of biometric surveillance systems by business entities [1].
This development signals potential new restrictions on AI-powered identification and data processing for commercial entities in the state.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill pending legislative process
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A1494?
- New Jersey Bill A1494 proposes to prohibit the use of biometric surveillance systems by business entities under specified conditions [1]. This legislation, currently in "AST" status in the 2024-2025 session, has an identical companion bill, S3182. The bill targets technologies designed to identify individuals based on biological characteristics in commercial contexts. Primary source →
- Why does A1494 matter?
- This development signals potential new restrictions on AI-powered identification and data processing for commercial entities in the state. Primary source →
- Who does A1494 affect?
- Companies operating within New Jersey that utilize AI-driven facial recognition, fingerprint scanning, voice analysis, or other biometric technologies for purposes such as access control, customer authentication, or employee monitoring would fall within scope. Businesses across retail, finance, healthcare, and security sectors leveraging such systems for identity verification or tracking could be directly impacted. The proposed prohibition broadly targets "business entities," indicating wide applicability across commercial operations deploying biometric surveillance systems. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A1494?
- No fixed deadline — bill pending legislative process Primary source →
- What is the current status of A1494?
- As of the last published update, A1494 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "AST". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A1494?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1494. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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