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S3742 — NJ, US
S3742 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey S3742 proposes requiring AI companies to conduct safety tests and report results to the state's OIT [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2024-10-07.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- SCM
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in legislative review (SCM status).
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| artificial intelligence companies | Conduct safety tests on their artificial intelligence systems. | — | — |
| artificial intelligence companies | Report the results of 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
- compliance_officer Monitor the legislative progress of NJ S3742.
- engineering Assess current capabilities for AI safety testing and identify potential gaps.
- general_counsel Evaluate the potential legal obligations and implications if S3742 is enacted.
- chief_ai_officer Begin developing a strategy for AI safety testing and reporting mechanisms.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- ai_risk_management, security_tooling, infrastructure
Vendors providing AI solutions to companies in New Jersey may need to demonstrate their internal safety testing methodologies and provide evidence of test results upon client request or direct regulatory requirement.
Sample vendor questions
- Do your AI systems undergo formal safety testing?
- What safety test results can you provide?
- What processes do you have for reporting AI system vulnerabilities?
- How do you ensure the safety and reliability of your AI models?
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Jersey Bill Mandates AI Safety Testing and Reporting to OIT
New Jersey S3742 proposes requiring AI companies to conduct safety tests and report results to the state's OIT [1].
This signals an emerging state-level focus on AI safety, testing, and regulatory oversight in the U.S.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in legislative review (SCM status).
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S3742?
- The document details New Jersey Senate Bill S3742, which proposes a mandate for artificial intelligence companies to conduct safety tests [1]. These companies would also be required to report the results of these tests to the state's Office of Information Technology [1]. The bill is currently in the SCM status for the 2024-2025 legislative session, indicating it is under legislative review. Primary source →
- Why does S3742 matter?
- This signals an emerging state-level focus on AI safety, testing, and regulatory oversight in the U.S. Primary source →
- Who does S3742 affect?
- The proposed legislation affects artificial intelligence companies operating within or offering services into New Jersey. Considerations include organizations developing or deploying AI systems that may fall under safety testing mandates. The scope encompasses business functions related to AI development, product safety, compliance, and regulatory reporting. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S3742?
- No fixed deadline — the bill is currently in legislative review (SCM status). Primary source →
- What is the current status of S3742?
- As of the last published update, S3742 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "SCM". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S3742?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S3742. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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