ASSEMBLY SCIENCE, INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

STATEMENT TO

ASSEMBLY, No. 5603

STATE OF NEW JERSEY

DATED: JUNE 16, 2025

      The Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee reports favorably Assembly Bill No. 5603.

      As reported, this bill prohibits a person who develops or deploys an artificial intelligence system in the State from advertising or representing to the public that the system is or is able to act as a licensed mental health professional.

     A violation of the bill’s provisions would be an unlawful practice under the consumer fraud act, and would be punishable by a monetary penalty of not more than $10,000 for a first offense and not more than $20,000 for any subsequent offense.  Additionally, a violation of the consumer fraud act can result in cease and desist orders issued by the Attorney General, the assessment of punitive damages, and the awarding of treble damages and costs to the injured.