New Jersey legislation · 2026-2027 Regular Session
New Jersey A5423: Facial recognition technology-proh using for estab probable cause for arrest
Status: Introduced, October 19, 2026
Prohibits using facial recognition technology as sole basis for establishing probable cause for arrest warrant.
What the bill says
An Act concerning facial recognition technology and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes.
From the introduced text, September 10, 2026:
An Act concerning facial recognition technology and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes. Be It Enacted by the Senate and General Assembly of the State of New Jersey: 1. a. As used in this act: Facial recognition technology means any technology that assists in identifying a person from an image or video based on the persons physical characteristics. "Law enforcement agency" means any State, county, or municipal law enforcement agency, department, division, or instrumentality thereof that is statutorily empowered to act for the detection, investigation, arrest, conviction, detention, or rehabilitation of persons violating the criminal laws of the State. b. A law enforcement agency shall not use the results of facial recognition technology as the sole basis to establish probable cause in an application to a judge for an arrest warrant. 2. This act shall take effect immediately. STATEMENT This bill prohibits law enforcement agencies from using the results of facial recognition technology as the sole basis to establish probable cause in an application to a judge for an arrest warrant. The sponsor notes that law enforcement's use of facial recognition technology as the primary means of identifying suspects increases the risk of wrongful arrest. Studies have shown that facial recognition technology is less accurate when identifying people of color and women. Accordingly, overreliance on this technology by law …
Sponsors
- Joe Danielsen (D, 17) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : REP 2RA
- : TRANS APS
- : INT 1RA REF AST
Votes
- Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee: Reported favorably (October 19, 2026): 5 yea, 2 nay, passed
Subjects: SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Common questions
- What is A5423?
- A5423 is a bill in the New Jersey Legislature (2026-2027 Regular Session): Facial recognition technology-proh using for estab probable cause for arrest.
- What does A5423 do?
- In its own words: An Act concerning facial recognition technology and supplementing Title 52 of the Revised Statutes.
- What is the status of A5423?
- Introduced as of October 19, 2026. Latest action: REP 2RA (October 19, 2026).
- Who sponsored A5423?
- Joe Danielsen (D, 17).
- Where is the official record for A5423?
- On the New Jersey Legislature website: https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A5423
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