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A2710 — NJ, US
A2710 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. The New Jersey Assembly introduced A2710 to establish an "Authentic Relationships Act," prohibiting AI relationship simulation [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 — the bill is currently in committee and subject to legislative process.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Cease or refrain from artificial intelligence relationship simulation. | Upon enactment | — |
| provider | Cease or refrain from providing AI systems for relationship simulation in New Jersey. | Upon enactment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Assess current AI products and services for potential 'relationship simulation' features subject to prohibition. (Upon enactment)
- product_manager Review product roadmap and development plans to ensure no features fall under 'artificial intelligence relationship simulation'. (Upon enactment)
- cto Evaluate technical capabilities and deployments for any AI relationship simulation components. (Upon enactment)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- customer_service_ai, other
Vendors providing conversational AI or highly personalized AI assistants should be scrutinized to ensure they do not offer or enable features that could be construed as 'artificial intelligence relationship simulation'.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your AI solution engage in simulated personal relationships with users?
- How do you define and prevent your AI from crossing into 'relationship simulation'?
- What safeguards are in place to ensure your AI does not mimic human romantic or intimate interaction?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill Prohibits AI Relationship Simulation
The New Jersey Assembly introduced A2710 to establish an "Authentic Relationships Act," prohibiting AI relationship simulation [1].
This development signals a potential new regulatory front for AI ethics and acceptable use cases at the state level.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee and subject to legislative process.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A2710?
- New Jersey Assembly Bill A2710, introduced for the 2026-2027 legislative session, proposes the "Authentic Relationships Act" [1]. This bill is designed to prohibit artificial intelligence relationship simulation [1]. Currently, the legislation is under review by the Assembly State and Local Government Committee, indicating an early stage in the legislative process. Primary source →
- Why does A2710 matter?
- This development signals a potential new regulatory front for AI ethics and acceptable use cases at the state level. Primary source →
- Who does A2710 affect?
- Organizations developing, offering, or deploying AI systems designed to simulate human relationships for user interaction could be directly impacted. This includes developers of companion bots, virtual friends, or any AI applications where the primary function involves forming or mimicking a personal relationship. The proposed prohibition targets a specific class of AI functionality, regardless of the sector or application domain. Jurisdictions beyond New Jersey may monitor this legislative approach for precedent. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A2710?
- No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee and subject to legislative process. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A2710?
- As of the last published update, A2710 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "AST". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A2710?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A2710. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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