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NJ S4742
NJ S4742Requires State, county, and municipal employees and certain State contractors to complete cybersecurity awareness training.
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Introduced
10/27/2025
10/27/2025
In Committee
10/27/2025
10/27/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides for a cybersecurity awareness training program for all State, county, and municipal officers and employees and certain State contractors. This bill, all State officers and employees in the Executive Branch and the Judicial Branch of State government will be required to complete a cybersecurity awareness training program in each calendar year. The Chief Technology Officer of the Office of Information Technology will approve the format and content of the training program, which will be provided online. The program may include content which addresses certain identified groups of officers or employees, such as those who are involved in contracting processes. The requirement in this bill includes officers and employees of State authorities and of public institutions of higher education. Members of the Legislature and the officers and employees in the Legislative Branch, as well as officers and employees of the counties and municipalities in the State, will also be required to complete the program approved by the Chief Technology Officer. Finally, this bill requires State contractors and subcontractors and their officers and employees who have access to the State computer system or a State database to complete the same cybersecurity awareness training program as a term and condition of the State contract, except that the Chief Technology Officer may include content in the program which addresses contractors and their officers and employees. The bill requires periodic audits to ensure compliance with the requirements of this bill.
AI Summary
This bill requires all state, county, municipal, and legislative branch employees, as well as certain state contractors, to complete an annual online cybersecurity awareness training program approved by the Chief Technology Officer of the New Jersey Office of Information Technology. The training must be completed at least once per calendar year and can be tailored to address specific groups of employees, such as those involved in contracting processes. Each group of employees (state executive and judicial branch, county and municipal employees, legislative branch members, and state contractors) must verify their completion of the training through their respective reporting channels, with the Chief Technology Officer overseeing compliance through periodic audits. The training applies to full-time and part-time employees who have access to state computer systems or databases, and for state contractors, the training will be a mandatory term of their contract. The bill defines key terms such as "state agency in the Executive Branch" and specifies that the training requirement will apply to contracts awarded or renewed after the bill's effective date, which is 90 days after enactment. The overall goal of the bill is to enhance cybersecurity awareness and preparedness across New Jersey's government workforce and contractor network.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 10/27/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4742 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4742_I1.HTM |
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