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S1715 — NJ, US
S1715 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. This bill introduces proposed restrictions on governmental entities' use of facial and other biometric recognition technologies in New Jersey [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2022-02-28.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill S1715 is currently in the legislative process.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Governmental entities must restrict their use of facial recognition technology and other biometric recognition. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of S1715 regarding restrictions on facial and biometric recognition.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- facial_recognition
Vendors providing facial recognition or other biometric recognition technology to New Jersey governmental entities will need to demonstrate compliance with any enacted restrictions.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your facial recognition technology have capabilities for granular control and limited deployment?
- How does your technology assist governmental entities in complying with privacy and civil rights restrictions?
- What audit trails and transparency features are built into your biometric recognition solutions?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill S1715 Restricts Government Use of Biometric Recognition
This bill introduces proposed restrictions on governmental entities' use of facial and other biometric recognition technologies in New Jersey [1].
This development signals increased legislative scrutiny of AI-powered biometric systems, shaping future public sector deployment obligations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill S1715 is currently in the legislative process.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S1715?
- New Jersey Senate Bill S1715, introduced in the 2022-2023 session, proposes to restrict the use of facial recognition technology and other biometric recognition by governmental entities [1]. The bill aims to limit how state and local government agencies can deploy these advanced systems, focusing on privacy and civil liberties implications. The bill's current status is SLP (Senate Law and Public Safety Committee). Primary source →
- Why does S1715 matter?
- This development signals increased legislative scrutiny of AI-powered biometric systems, shaping future public sector deployment obligations. Primary source →
- Who does S1715 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects governmental entities in New Jersey, including state and local agencies, that currently employ or plan to deploy facial recognition technology and other biometric recognition systems. Organizations that provide AI-powered biometric solutions to New Jersey government clients may also be indirectly impacted, requiring potential adjustments to their product offerings or service agreements. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S1715?
- No fixed deadline — bill S1715 is currently in the legislative process. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S1715?
- As of the last published update, S1715 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S1715?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S1715. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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