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A1998 — NJ, US
A1998 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey Bill A1998 mandates the Attorney General's office to arrange testing for facial recognition systems [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2022-01-11.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — pending legislative progress
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | The New Jersey Attorney General must arrange for certain testing of facial recognition systems. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the progress of New Jersey Bill A1998 for potential requirements regarding facial recognition system testing.
- chief_ai_officer Assess current facial recognition systems within the agency for potential compatibility with future testing mandates by the Attorney General.
- risk_manager Evaluate the implications of mandated facial recognition testing on existing risk assessments and compliance frameworks.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- facial_recognition
Vendors providing facial recognition systems to New Jersey state agencies may need to prepare for new testing requirements and be able to demonstrate compliance with Attorney General-mandated protocols.
Sample vendor questions
- What testing methodologies do you currently employ for your facial recognition systems regarding accuracy and bias?
- How would your systems comply with new state-mandated testing protocols in New Jersey?
- Do you provide documentation of system performance and fairness metrics?
- What support can you offer to agencies in meeting potential state-level testing requirements for facial recognition?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill A1998 Mandates AG Testing of Facial Recognition Systems
New Jersey Bill A1998 mandates the Attorney General's office to arrange testing for facial recognition systems [1].
This development indicates increasing legislative scrutiny of AI system quality and bias, specifically impacting facial recognition deployers and developers in New Jersey.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — pending legislative progress
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A1998?
- New Jersey Bill A1998 (2022-2023) proposes requiring the Attorney General to arrange for certain testing of facial recognition systems [1]. The bill is currently in "AHS" status, indicating ongoing legislative review. This initiative signals a focus on the oversight and technical validation of biometric AI systems within the state of New Jersey. Primary source →
- Why does A1998 matter?
- This development indicates increasing legislative scrutiny of AI system quality and bias, specifically impacting facial recognition deployers and developers in New Jersey. Primary source →
- Who does A1998 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects the New Jersey Attorney General's office and other state agencies, including law enforcement, that deploy or procure facial recognition systems. Vendors supplying such systems to these governmental entities may also be indirectly affected, as their products could be subject to testing requirements. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A1998?
- No fixed deadline — pending legislative progress Primary source →
- What is the current status of A1998?
- As of the last published update, A1998 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A1998?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A1998. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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