A 2726 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Regulates use of automated employment decision tools in employment decisions to minimize discrimination in employment.

This bill (A 2726) requires employers in New Jersey to use bias audits for automated tools that screen job applicants or make employment decisions (like hiring, promotions, or pay). It mandates that sellers of these tools provide annual bias audits evaluating potential discrimination against protected groups (such as race, gender, or disability), and employers must post audit summaries online and notify candidates 10 days before using such tools. The law applies to all employers, including government agencies, and aims to prevent biased outcomes by requiring independent reviews and transparency. The bill is pending before the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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