A2767

Modifies child endangerment statute to include AI technology; establishes criminal penalties.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey bill A2767 modifies the child endangerment statute to include AI technology and establishes criminal penalties.

New Jersey bill A2767 amends the child endangerment statute to include AI technology in the definition of prohibited sexual acts involving children. It creates a fourth-degree crime for knowingly or recklessly causing or allowing a child to be subjected to sexual conduct through automated interactive computer technology. The bill also establishes criminal penalties for possessing, viewing, or having under control items depicting the sexual exploitation or abuse of a child. Exceptions are made for AI technology designed to refrain from sexual conduct when interacting with a child.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee: Reported Favorably

6 Yea

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0 Nay

1 Not Voting

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Calendar

Mar 16

2:00 PM

Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Hearing

History

Mar 16

Assembly

Transferred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee

Mar 16

Assembly

Reported and Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee