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S4239 — NJ, US
S4239 is an AI governance legislation from NJ, currently introduced. New Jersey Bill S4239 proposes the creation of an Office of Algorithmic Civil Rights within the DLPS [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-05-11.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Jersey State Legislature
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — bill proposes future office.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Establish an Office of Algorithmic Civil Rights within the Department of Law and Public Safety (DLPS). | Upon enactment of the bill | — |
| other | The Office of Algorithmic Civil Rights must prevent discrimination in the use of algorithms. | Ongoing upon establishment | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
NJ Bill S4239 Proposes Office of Algorithmic Civil Rights
New Jersey Bill S4239 proposes the creation of an Office of Algorithmic Civil Rights within the DLPS [1].
This signals a proactive stance on algorithmic discrimination, potentially broadening the scope of state-level AI governance obligations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — bill proposes future office.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is S4239?
- New Jersey Bill S4239 has been introduced, proposing the establishment of an Office of Algorithmic Civil Rights within the Department of Law and Public Safety (DLPS) [1]. This new office would be tasked with preventing discrimination arising from the use of algorithms across the state [1]. The legislative intent is to ensure equitable outcomes and mitigate potential biases in algorithmic deployments, signaling a proactive approach to state-level AI oversight [1]. Primary source →
- Why does S4239 matter?
- This signals a proactive stance on algorithmic discrimination, potentially broadening the scope of state-level AI governance obligations. Primary source →
- Who does S4239 affect?
- This development primarily impacts organizations that deploy algorithmic systems across various sectors within New Jersey. Considerations include entities leveraging AI for decision-making processes that could have civil rights implications, such as those in employment, housing, credit, and public services. Deployer profiles range from public sector agencies to private companies utilizing AI-driven tools that might inadvertently perpetuate or amplify discriminatory outcomes. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for S4239?
- No fixed deadline — bill proposes future office. Primary source →
- What is the current status of S4239?
- As of the last published update, S4239 is at the "introduced" stage. Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for S4239?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S4239. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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