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S3182 — NJ, US
S3182 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. This bill proposes new prohibitions on the use of biometric surveillance systems by businesses in New Jersey [1]. 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
- SLP
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — current status is legislative introduction.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| deployer | Refrain from using biometric surveillance systems under certain circumstances specified in the enacted law S3182. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Enforcement actions have been filed against named organizations under this or analogous rules.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Obtain and review the full text of S3182 to understand the specific 'certain circumstances' under which biometric surveillance is prohibited.
- compliance_officer Conduct an internal audit to identify all current uses of biometric surveillance systems within the business.
- compliance_officer Assess identified biometric surveillance systems against the specific prohibited circumstances outlined in S3182.
- compliance_officer Immediately cease the use of any biometric surveillance systems found to be non-compliant with S3182's prohibitions.
- compliance_officer Develop and implement internal policies and training programs to ensure ongoing compliance with S3182 regarding biometric surveillance.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- high
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, other
Vendors supplying biometric surveillance systems or related services to businesses in New Jersey must ensure their offerings strictly adhere to the prohibitions set forth in S3182. Businesses must conduct thorough due diligence on vendors to mitigate legal and compliance risks associated with non-compliant biometric technology.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your biometric surveillance system comply with New Jersey S3182's specific prohibitions for business entities?
- Under what detailed circumstances can your biometric surveillance system be legally deployed and operated by a business entity in New Jersey?
- What technical and procedural safeguards are incorporated into your system to prevent its use in ways prohibited by S3182?
- Can your system be configured to automatically comply with the 'certain circumstances' of prohibition, or does it require manual oversight?
- Do you provide guidance or guarantees regarding S3182 compliance for your biometric surveillance products or services used in New Jersey?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill S3182 Targets Business Use of Biometric Surveillance Systems
This bill proposes new prohibitions on the use of biometric surveillance systems by businesses in New Jersey [1].
This signals a potential expansion of biometric data governance, affecting deployer obligations for AI systems utilizing such capabilities.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — current status is legislative introduction.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S3182?
- New Jersey Senate Bill S3182 (2024-2025 session) has been introduced to prohibit the use of biometric surveillance systems by business entities under specified circumstances [1]. This proposed legislation aims to establish regulatory boundaries for the deployment and operation of such technologies within the state, addressing privacy and civil liberty considerations related to biometric data processing [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S3182 matter?
- This signals a potential expansion of biometric data governance, affecting deployer obligations for AI systems utilizing such capabilities. Primary source →
- Who does S3182 affect?
- This development bears on business entities operating within New Jersey that currently deploy, or plan to deploy, biometric surveillance systems. Considerations include organizations utilizing facial recognition, gait analysis, or other AI-powered biometric identification technologies in public-facing or employee-monitoring contexts. This scope encompasses various sectors, including retail, security, and human resources, particularly where automated identification or verification processes are in use. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S3182?
- No fixed deadline — current status is legislative introduction. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S3182?
- As of the last published update, S3182 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "SLP". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S3182?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3182. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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