AI Regulation Reference

New Jersey Rules Pertaining to Disparate Impact Discrimination (N.J.A.C. 13:16)

Jurisdiction:
New Jersey
 enacted
Effective:
Dec 15, 2025
Authority:
New Jersey Division on Civil Rights
 Official text Verified Mar 27, 2026

Obligations Covered

Bias & Discrimination Prevention

Provisions (1)

Prohibition on AI Disparate Impact in Employment #

Obligation:
Bias Prevention
 enforcing
Effective:
Dec 15, 2025
Risk tier:
high-risk
Scope:
deployers

Requirements

RequirementDetails
Disparate impact liabilityEmployers liable for disparate impact discrimination resulting from use of automated tools and AI in employment
ScopeCovers hiring, promotion, termination, compensation, and other employment decisions
Vendor responsibilityEmployers cannot disclaim liability by relying on third-party AI vendor tools

Penalties

ViolationFine
Non-complianceEnforcement under NJ Law Against Discrimination