When does New Jersey AI Bias Audit Bill take effect?

New Jersey AI Bias Audit Bill is proposed and has not been enacted, so it has no operative effective date.

What is the maximum penalty under New Jersey AI Bias Audit Bill?

Up to $2K per violation under New Jersey AI Bias Audit Bill.

Who must comply with New Jersey AI Bias Audit Bill?

New Jersey AI Bias Audit Bill applies to deployer of AI systems within its jurisdictional scope.

ProposedA 3854 / S 1588 (2024-2025 session)New Jersey

New Jersey AI Bias Audit Bill

Compliance reference — obligations, penalties, applicability, and primary sources.

Last verified April 25, 2026

Effective

Not enacted

Max penalty

$2K

Applies to

deployer

Status

proposed

Summary

New Jersey A 3854 (and companion S 1588) is a hiring-AI bias-audit bill modeled on NYC Local Law 144. The bill would require employers and employment agencies in New Jersey using automated employment decision tools to: (1) conduct an annual independent bias audit; (2) publish a summary of audit results; (3) provide notice to candidates and employees prior to AEDT use.

As of April 2026 the bill has not been enacted but remains active in the New Jersey Legislature and has appeared in successive sessions. If enacted in current form, structure and penalties closely mirror NYC LL 144 (per-violation civil penalties up to $1,500). The Atlas tracks this bill because it represents a likely near-term expansion of state-level employment AI regulation.

Sources

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Last verified April 25, 2026

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