New Jersey 222nd Legislature Status: Introduced 2 D cosponsors

S 4474 — Establishes safety requirements for artificial intelligence companion operators.

Last action — INT 1RS REF SCM

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed General Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill establishes safety requirements for artificial intelligence companion operators.

This legislation sets safety standards specifically for operators of artificial intelligence companions. The focus is on ensuring safe practices in the use of AI technology.

Summary

Artificial intelligence companion operators-establish safety requirements

Bill Text

  • Introduced View text Current html June 18, 2026

Action History

  1. INT 1RS REF SCM

Sponsors

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2 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 118 not signed on

Sponsors (2)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (118)

118 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 4474 do?
Artificial intelligence companion operators-establish safety requirements
Who sponsors S 4474?
S 4474 is sponsored by McKnight, Angela V. (Democrat) and Moriarty, Paul D. (Democrat).
What is the current status of S 4474?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 18, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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