This bill, titled the Fair Pricing and Transparency Act, would require grocery stores in New Jersey to disclose when they use automated systems to set personalized prices for food items. It directly affects retailers who use electronic shelf labels or other digital pricing technology that can adjust prices based on consumer data such as browsing history, purchase patterns, or inferred characteristics like income or location. The law defines specific terms including "dynamic pricing" and "personalized pricing" to clarify what practices are covered, and it establishes detailed definitions for consumer data and protected characteristics to ensure clarity in enforcement. Retailers using these systems would need to inform customers about the pricing methodology, though the bill does not ban the practice itself. The legislation aims to increase transparency in how grocery prices are determined while allowing businesses to continue using algorithmic pricing tools.
This bill directs New Jersey's Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness to create security risk assessment guidance for public and private colleges and universities that receive state funding. The guidance will help institutions evaluate hazards related to campus safety, data security, emergency planning, infrastructure, and mental health access, while also providing a standardized checklist for annual reviews. Institutions must submit completed checklists to the office each year, and these documents will remain confidential but may inform decisions about state grants for safety upgrades. The office will also offer technical assistance to ensure consistent completion of assessments across all affected schools.
This bill, known as the Fair Pricing and Transparency Act, would require grocery stores in New Jersey to disclose when they use automated systems to set personalized prices for food items based on consumer data. It directly affects retailers selling groceries and other foodstuffs, as well as consumers who shop at these stores. The law prohibits charging different prices to different customers for the same products based on their browsing history, purchase patterns, or other personal information collected through electronic systems. Additionally, the bill mandates that stores using such dynamic pricing technology must clearly inform customers about the practice at the point of sale.
This bill prohibits retail food stores and third-party grocery delivery platforms from charging different prices for the same products based on surveillance data collected about individual shoppers (like tracking behavior or location). It defines "surveillance-based price setting" as using such data to customize prices, making it unlawful except for specific cases like cost-based differences or clearly disclosed group discounts (e.g., for veterans or loyalty program members). Stores must clearly disclose eligibility for discounts and cannot use surveillance data for profiling or targeted advertising beyond administering discounts. The law directly affects grocery retailers, delivery apps, and consumers purchasing food items, aiming to prevent price discrimination using personal data.
New Jersey Assembly Bill A4085 prohibits businesses from using consumers' personal data to set prices for goods or services. It specifically bans pricing strategies that vary prices based on biometric data, genetic information, or protected class data (like race, gender, or disability) through methods such as personalized algorithmic pricing or surveillance pricing. The law applies to all business entities selling merchandise or services within New Jersey and imposes fines up to $10,000 for first violations and $20,000 for repeat offenses, plus potential penalties like cease-and-desist orders. Businesses may still offer standard discounts, promotions, or loyalty programs, which are explicitly exempted from the ban.
This New Jersey bill (A 3929) prohibits businesses from using facial recognition or biometric surveillance systems on customers at their physical locations, except when providing clear notice (like a visible sign) and using the system for a lawful purpose. Businesses must explain decisions to deny access or remove customers based on biometric data, and cannot sell or profit from collected biometric information. Violations carry fines up to $20,000 per offense, with a 30-day window to correct first violations without penalty. The law directly affects businesses operating physical premises and their customers in New Jersey.
This New Jersey bill (A 1358) requires social media platforms to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments before launching features likely to be accessed by children under 18. It mandates platforms to set high-default privacy settings, document risks to children, and provide clear, age-appropriate privacy information. The law also establishes a New Jersey Children’s Data Protection Commission to oversee compliance. Social media companies operating in New Jersey must implement these measures for any child-accessible features, including tools for children or parents to report concerns.
This bill (A 1372) makes it a crime to solicit or induce others to share personal identifying information - such as Social Security numbers, credit card details, or biometric data - for identity theft or fraud. It directly affects individuals or entities attempting to obtain such information through deceptive means, including phishing scams. The law defines personal identifying information broadly to cover details used to identify a specific person, and violations are punishable as disorderly persons offenses (up to 6 months in jail or a $1,000 fine). The bill aims to prevent identity theft by criminalizing the solicitation of sensitive data, aligning with existing identity theft definitions under New Jersey law.
This bill requires vehicle manufacturers to disclose in the owner's manual when a car has a data recording device (like an event data recorder). It gives vehicle owners control over access to recorded data - such as speed, location, and crash information - and restricts others from accessing it without consent, except in specific cases like emergencies, repairs, court orders, or safety research. Insurers cannot penalize owners for refusing to share this data, and the bill prohibits altering crash data after serious incidents. It directly affects vehicle owners, manufacturers, insurers, and emergency responders.
AR 101 is a non-binding resolution urging major generative AI and social media platforms to voluntarily commit to preventing and removing deepfakes (manipulated videos/images falsely depicting people) and cheapfakes (AI-altered content). It targets companies that host or distribute such content, asking them to proactively address harms like disinformation, blackmail, and reputational damage. The resolution does not create new legal requirements but encourages industry action, aligning with similar efforts by the federal government and 12 other states. It was introduced to the Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee on January 13, 2026.
