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NJ A4888

Bill

Status

Introduced

10/17/2024

Primary Sponsor

Reginald Atkins

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates an 11-member AI and Labor Market Study Commission within the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, consisting of 4 ex officio government members and 7 private citizens appointed by the Commissioner, with at least 4 having AI technology expertise

  • Requires the commission to identify high-risk jobs likely to be displaced by AI within 6-18 months, develop worker assistance programs, and coordinate between the Departments of Education and Labor and Workforce Development

  • Establishes a Job Transition Fund to support displaced workers through education, training, and job placement services, with initial funding from the existing Workforce Development Partnership Fund

  • Mandates the commission to submit reports to the Governor and Legislature at least twice per calendar year detailing findings on AI's workforce impact and recommended actions

  • Commission members serve 3-year terms, meet quarterly, and serve without compensation but are reimbursed for necessary expenses

Legislative Description

Establishes AI and Labor Market Study Commission to analyze impact of artificial intelligence on labor market.

Appropriations

Last Action

Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee

1/23/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations1/23/2025
Science, Innovation and Technology10/17/2024

Full Bill Text

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