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S1402 — NJ, US
S1402 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. A bill was introduced in the New Jersey legislature to "prohibit certain discrimination by automated decision systems" [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2022-02-10.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- SCM
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill remains in legislative committee.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Ensure that automated decision systems do not engage in certain prohibited forms of discrimination. | Upon enactment (estimated) | — |
| provider | Develop and offer automated decision systems that are designed to prevent certain prohibited forms of discrimination. | Upon enactment (estimated) | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor legislative progress of NJ S1402.
- general_counsel Assess the potential legal implications of a ban on discrimination by automated decision systems.
- cto Initiate preliminary review of existing automated decision systems for potential discriminatory outputs.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- hr_tech, customer_service_ai, fraud_detection, financial_decisions, healthcare_ai, other
Vendors supplying automated decision systems for any purpose in New Jersey will need to demonstrate their systems are free from certain forms of discrimination. This will require strong internal fairness testing and transparency.
Sample vendor questions
- How do your automated decision systems ensure non-discrimination?
- What bias detection and mitigation methods are incorporated into your AI solutions?
- Can you provide documentation on fairness audits or impact assessments for your systems?
- How does your system address disparate impact across protected characteristics?
- What explainability features are available to understand discriminatory outcomes?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill S1402 Aims to Prohibit AI-Driven Discrimination
A bill was introduced in the New Jersey legislature to "prohibit certain discrimination by automated decision systems" [1].
This signals an expanding legislative focus on discrimination risks within AI deployments at the state level.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill remains in legislative committee.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S1402?
- The New Jersey State Legislature is reviewing Senate Bill S1402, introduced during the 2022-2023 session. This legislation's stated purpose is to "prohibit certain discrimination by automated decision systems" [1], and it is currently progressing through the Senate Commerce Committee. This development indicates state-level interest in regulating the equitable application of AI technologies. Primary source →
- Why does S1402 matter?
- This signals an expanding legislative focus on discrimination risks within AI deployments at the state level. Primary source →
- Who does S1402 affect?
- Organizations deploying AI systems within or impacting New Jersey residents are within scope, particularly those using automated decision systems for critical life decisions such as employment, housing, credit, or insurance. This includes deployers and developers of AI systems whose models or applications could lead to disparate impacts based on protected characteristics. All business functions leveraging AI for consequential decisions will need to consider potential future obligations. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S1402?
- No fixed deadline — bill remains in legislative committee. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S1402?
- As of the last published update, S1402 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "SCM". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S1402?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1402. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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