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A3926 — NJ, US
A3926 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. Bill A3926 proposes to prohibit the collection of biometric identifier information by public or private entities [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
- ACO
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| public or private entity | Refrain from collecting biometric identifier information under certain circumstances. | — | — |
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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 NJ A3926 through the legislative process.
- compliance_officer Review current practices for collecting, storing, and processing biometric identifier information.
- cto Identify all systems and processes that collect or use biometric identifier information.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- hr_tech, security_tooling, customer_service_ai
Vendors providing solutions that rely on biometric identification will need to demonstrate their compliance with potential prohibitions and provide flexibility for clients to adhere to new regulations.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your system collect, process, or store biometric identifier information?
- Under what circumstances is biometric data collected, and what are the explicit consent mechanisms?
- How does your solution ensure compliance with potential prohibitions on biometric data collection?
- What data minimization strategies are in place for biometric identifiers?
- Can your system be configured to operate without collecting biometric identifiers if required by law?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill A3926 Proposes Biometric Data Collection Prohibition
Bill A3926 proposes to prohibit the collection of biometric identifier information by public or private entities [1].
This development bears on the scope of permissible biometric data collection and privacy obligations for entities operating in New Jersey.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A3926?
- New Jersey Bill A3926 (2026-2027) proposes to prohibit the collection of biometric identifier information by public or private entities under certain circumstances [1]. This legislative initiative, currently under review by the Assembly Commerce and Economic Development Committee (ACO) [2], seeks to define new boundaries for biometric data acquisition. Primary source →
- Why does A3926 matter?
- This development bears on the scope of permissible biometric data collection and privacy obligations for entities operating in New Jersey. Primary source →
- Who does A3926 affect?
- Organizations that collect, process, or utilize biometric identifier information, including facial recognition data, within New Jersey are within scope. This includes both public and private entities whose operations involve the acquisition of such data for various purposes, potentially impacting a range of AI use cases dependent on biometric inputs. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A3926?
- No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A3926?
- As of the last published update, A3926 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "ACO". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A3926?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3926. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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