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A4821 — NJ, US
A4821 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey's A4821 mandates the OIT to develop generative AI programs and education courses with county governments [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-09-19.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- AST
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment if passed.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Develop the New Jersey generative artificial intelligence program. | — | — |
| agency | Implement artificial intelligence education courses with county governments. | — | — |
| agency | Appropriate $1.5 million for the generative artificial intelligence program and education courses. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- chief_ai_officer Begin preliminary planning for the development of a state generative AI program. (Upon bill enactment)
- compliance_officer Identify resources and strategies for implementing AI education courses in collaboration with county governments. (Upon bill enactment)
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- infrastructure, productivity_assistants, other
Vendors providing generative AI solutions, AI education platforms, or consulting services will see increased demand from New Jersey state and county governments if this bill is enacted. They should be prepared to address government-specific needs for security, ethics, and integration.
Sample vendor questions
- What generative AI capabilities do your products offer?
- How do your AI education platforms support government training needs?
- What security and data privacy measures are in place for AI deployments?
- Can your solutions integrate with existing government IT infrastructure?
- What is your roadmap for ensuring ethical and responsible AI use?
Intelligence briefs (1)
NJ Bill A4821 Mandates State Generative AI Program & Education
New Jersey's A4821 mandates the OIT to develop generative AI programs and education courses with county governments [1].
This action signals an emerging state-level commitment to public sector AI capability development and resource allocation.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment if passed.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is A4821?
- The New Jersey State Legislature has advanced Bill A4821 (2024-2025), requiring the Office of Information Technology (OIT) to develop a generative artificial intelligence program [1] and implement AI education courses with county governments. This legislative action also appropriates $1.5 million to fund these initiatives [2]. This development reflects a state-level commitment to public sector AI adoption and capacity building. Primary source →
- Why does A4821 matter?
- This action signals an emerging state-level commitment to public sector AI capability development and resource allocation. Primary source →
- Who does A4821 affect?
- This legislative action primarily affects New Jersey's Office of Information Technology (OIT) and various county government entities, tasking them with developing and implementing AI programs and educational initiatives. Organizations that interact with NJ state or county government IT infrastructure or provide AI education services may find new avenues for engagement or partnership considerations. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for A4821?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment if passed. Primary source →
- What is the current status of A4821?
- As of the last published update, A4821 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "AST". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for A4821?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4821. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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