New Jersey — Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
New Jersey · Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination
AG Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights issued guidance clarifying that the NJ Law Against Discrimination applies to algorithmic discrimination from AI and automated decision tools, so covered entities can be liable for disparate treatment or disparate impact even without intent.
Technical detail
AG Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights issued guidance clarifying that the NJ Law Against Discrimination applies to algorithmic discrimination from AI and automated decision tools, so covered entities can be liable for disparate treatment or disparate impact even without intent.
Who is protected: Residents interacting with state government AI systems; public-sector data subjects.
Who must comply: Employers, housing providers, places of public accommodation, and other entities covered by the NJ Law Against Discrimination that use AI/automated decision-making tools
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-01-09 |
| Citation | Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination |
| Topics | government use of AI · automated decision-making · AI hiring and employment |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Guidance on Algorithmic Discrimination and the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (NJ OAG / Division on Civil Rights) ↗ |
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Related government use of AI rules elsewhere
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