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S3181 — NJ, US
S3181 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey Senate Bill S3181 proposes to restrict biometric identifier collection by public and private entities. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-05-09.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is in committee review.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Public and private entities are prohibited from collecting biometric identifier information under certain circumstances. | null | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Monitor the status of NJ S3181 for progression through the legislative process.
- privacy_officer Assess current practices for the collection of biometric identifier information in New Jersey.
- compliance_officer Prepare for potential changes to data collection policies if S3181 is enacted.
Intelligence briefs (1)
NJ S3181 Proposes Ban on Biometric Data Collection by Public/Private Entities
New Jersey Senate Bill S3181 proposes to restrict biometric identifier collection by public and private entities.
This development signals potential new constraints on biometric data processing, impacting AI systems utilizing such identifiers within New Jersey.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill is in committee review.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S3181?
- New Jersey Senate Bill S3181, introduced during the 2024-2025 session, proposes to prohibit the collection of biometric identifier information by public or private entities under certain circumstances [1]. This legislative measure is currently under review by the Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (SLP). An identical bill, A1488, has also been introduced in the Assembly, signaling a coordinated legislative effort. Primary source →
- Why does S3181 matter?
- This development signals potential new constraints on biometric data processing, impacting AI systems utilizing such identifiers within New Jersey. Primary source →
- Who does S3181 affect?
- Organizations operating in New Jersey that collect, store, or process biometric identifier information are within scope, encompassing both private companies and public sector entities. This includes deployers of AI systems leveraging facial recognition, fingerprint scans, voiceprints, or other biometric identifiers for use cases such as identity verification, access control, personalized services, employee monitoring, or customer authentication. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S3181?
- No fixed deadline — bill is in committee review. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S3181?
- As of the last published update, S3181 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S3181?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3181. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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