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S1802 — NJ, US
S1802 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. The bill introduces a requirement for AI companies to conduct safety tests and submit results to the New Jersey Office of Information Technology [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
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in legislative process
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| provider | Conduct safety tests for artificial intelligence systems. | — | — |
| provider | Report the results of artificial intelligence safety tests to the Office of Information Technology. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- chief_ai_officer Assess current AI systems for potential safety testing methodologies.
- cto Develop internal protocols for conducting AI safety tests.
- compliance_officer Establish a process for reporting safety test results to the Office of Information Technology.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- other
Vendors providing AI solutions to companies operating in New Jersey may need to demonstrate their compliance with safety testing and reporting requirements. This could impact procurement decisions and require vendors to provide documentation of their safety protocols.
Sample vendor questions
- What safety testing procedures do you apply to your AI products or services?
- How do you document and report the outcomes of your AI safety tests?
- Are your AI systems designed with features that facilitate safety assessments?
- How would your AI solution support our compliance with state-mandated safety reporting requirements?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey S1802 Proposes AI Safety Testing and Results Reporting Mandate
The bill introduces a requirement for AI companies to conduct safety tests and submit results to the New Jersey Office of Information Technology [1].
This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI safety and transparency for developers operating in New Jersey.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently in legislative process
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S1802?
- Bill S1802 (2026-2027) in the New Jersey State Legislature introduces a new requirement for artificial intelligence companies [1]. It mandates that these companies conduct safety tests on their AI systems and subsequently report the results of these tests to the New Jersey Office of Information Technology [1]. This legislative development is currently under consideration within the Senate. Primary source →
- Why does S1802 matter?
- This signals an emerging legislative focus on AI safety and transparency for developers operating in New Jersey. Primary source →
- Who does S1802 affect?
- Organizations involved in the development of artificial intelligence systems, particularly those with operations or a market presence within New Jersey, would be within scope. The proposed obligations specifically target "artificial intelligence companies" [1], implying a focus on creators and providers of AI technology rather than solely its deployers. Considerations include the breadth of AI systems that would fall under "safety tests" and the mechanisms for reporting to a state-level Office of Information Technology. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S1802?
- No fixed deadline — currently in legislative process Primary source →
- What is the current status of S1802?
- As of the last published update, S1802 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S1802?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1802. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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