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A5351 — NJ, US

A5351 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently enacted. The proposed bill introduces new prohibitions on biometric data collection by public and private entities in New Jersey [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2023-03-30.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage
enacted
Bill status
ACO
Authority / governing body
New Jersey State Legislature
Document type
legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — current status is Assembly Committee Substitute (ACO).

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Full obligation matrix

ActorObligationDeadlineSource
deployerCease collection of biometric identifier information under specified circumstances.Upon enactment (specific date to be determined)—

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Enforcement risk score

25
/ 100

Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.

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Role-based compliance checklist

  • general_counsel Monitor the status of NJ A5351 for enactment. (Ongoing)
  • compliance_officer Identify all existing biometric data collection practices within the organization. (Upon enactment)
  • cto Assess technical feasibility and cost of ceasing biometric data collection under identified circumstances. (Upon enactment)
  • hr_director Review HR-related biometric data use (e.g., timekeeping, access control) for compliance. (Upon enactment)

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Vendor impact assessment

Vendor risk class
high
Procurement categories
security_tooling, hr_tech, other

Vendors providing services that involve biometric data collection (e.g., access control, time clocks, identity verification, security systems) to entities in New Jersey will need to ensure their solutions comply with the prohibitions outlined in this bill if it becomes law.

Sample vendor questions

  1. Do your systems collect biometric identifier information from individuals in New Jersey?
  2. Under what specific circumstances is biometric data collected, used, stored, or shared by your service?
  3. How will your service adapt to potential prohibitions on biometric data collection in New Jersey?
  4. Can your service be configured to prevent or cease prohibited biometric data collection activities for NJ users?

Intelligence briefs (1)

Frequently asked questions

What is A5351?
New Jersey Assembly Bill A5351 (2022-2023) proposes to prohibit the collection of biometric identifier information by public or private entities under certain circumstances [1]. This legislative effort, currently designated as an Assembly Committee Substitute (ACO), aims to establish specific conditions for the permissible use and handling of such data. Primary source →
Why does A5351 matter?
This development bears on the scope of data privacy obligations for AI systems relying on biometric inputs. Primary source →
Who does A5351 affect?
Organizations operating within New Jersey that collect, process, or store biometric identifier information are within scope. This includes entities utilizing technologies such as facial recognition. Both public and private entities are explicitly mentioned, suggesting a broad applicability across various sectors. Primary source →
What are the key dates for A5351?
No fixed deadline — current status is Assembly Committee Substitute (ACO). Primary source →
What is the current status of A5351?
As of the last published update, A5351 is at the "enacted" stage, with bill status "ACO". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for A5351?
The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5351. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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