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A2478 — NJ, US
A2478 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey Bill A2478 proposes establishing an Artificial Intelligence Ethics Board in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-13.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- AST
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — contingent on legislative passage and enactment.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill A2478 Proposes AI Ethics Board in DOLWD
New Jersey Bill A2478 proposes establishing an Artificial Intelligence Ethics Board in the Department of Labor and Workforce Development [1].
This development signals increased state-level governance focus on ethical AI deployment within public sector labor and workforce functions.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — contingent on legislative passage and enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A2478?
- New Jersey Bill A2478 (2026-2027 session) has been introduced to establish an Artificial Intelligence Ethics Board within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) [1]. The proposed board would oversee ethical considerations related to the DOLWD's use of AI, signaling a proactive stance on responsible AI deployment in public sector labor and workforce functions. The bill is currently in committee (AST) status. Primary source →
- Why does A2478 matter?
- This development signals increased state-level governance focus on ethical AI deployment within public sector labor and workforce functions. Primary source →
- Who does A2478 affect?
- This legislative initiative primarily affects the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (DOLWD) and, by extension, any private sector entities or technology providers whose AI systems or services are procured, utilized, or overseen by the DOLWD. Considerations include AI systems used for unemployment benefit processing, workforce development programs, job matching services, and labor market analysis, as these would likely fall under the purview of an ethics board within the department. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A2478?
- No fixed deadline — contingent on legislative passage and enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A2478?
- As of the last published update, A2478 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "AST". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A2478?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2478. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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