S 4809·NJ·senate
Prohibits defendant from asserting autonomous behavior of artificial intelligence as defense in certain civil actions and criminal prosecutions.
In CommitteeFiled Oct 15, 2026
Sponsor: Andrew Zwicker (D)
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Introduced First Reading Senate Referred to SJU
Oct 15, 2026
Summary
The bill would stop anyone sued or charged from arguing that an artificial‑intelligence system acted on its own to avoid responsibility. It applies to selected civil lawsuits and criminal prosecutions in New Jersey. Lawmakers say the rule is needed to keep AI from being used as a loophole in the justice system.
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