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Read. Follow. Verify.New Jersey Requires Attorney General to Study Law Enforcement Facial Recognition Use and Propose Statewide Policy
Last action · October 19, 2026: Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd ReadingSponsors: Al Abdelaziz and 2 others
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What This Bill Would Do
New Jersey requires the Attorney General to study law enforcement use of and issue a report with policy recommendations within six months of taking effect.
Establishes a formal timeline and mandate for evaluating police surveillance capabilities across state and local agencies, directly shaping future statewide rules on digital identification tools.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State law enforcement agencies
Subject to a statewide review of their facial recognition technology use and potential future statewide policies.
Local law enforcement agencies
Subject to evaluation regarding their current use of facial recognition for police reports and future statewide rules.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceWhere This Stands
Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Procedural history
2 actions- Oct 19, 2026HouseReported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
- Jan 13, 2026HouseIntroducedIntroduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Version history
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