New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

S 4809: Prohibits defendant from asserting autonomous behavior of artificial intelligence as defense in certain civil actions and criminal prosecutions.

In committee Last action October 15, 2026: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

Plain-language summary

S 4809 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey Senate on October 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits defendant from asserting autonomous behavior of artificial intelligence as defense in certain civil actions and criminal prosecutions. Primary sponsor: Andrew Zwicker (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (October 15, 2026): Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Andrew Zwicker (Democratic).