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NJ S1060
NJ S1060Provides State information technology contracts will require use of software to document computer use by contractor.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that any information technology contract entered into by a State agency, having a value in excess of $100,000 will require the information technology contractor to use software to verify that all hours billed for work under the contract for services performed on a computer are eligible charges. Every such contract must specifically provide that the State agency will not pay for hours worked on a computer unless the hours are verifiable by software or by data collected by software. The bill provides specific functions that this software must perform in order to document computer use in performance of a contract. It will apply to agencies in the Executive Branch of State government and to independent State authorities, commissions, instrumentalities, or agencies.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that any information technology contract, defined as agreements for services like software development, data processing, or computer system design, entered into by a State agency with a value exceeding $100,000 must require the contractor to use specific software to document computer use. This software must provide real-time access to data, automatically capture screenshots and track keystrokes at least every three minutes, offer automated cost status updates, display non-private professional information about individuals working on the contract, ensure data privacy, and allow the State agency to give immediate feedback to the contractor. Contractors are responsible for storing this data for seven years and must make it available upon request without charging the State agency for software access or data retrieval. The bill applies to agencies in the Executive Branch and independent State authorities, commissions, instrumentalities, or agencies, and takes effect immediately but becomes operative after 366 days.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1060 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1060_I1.HTM |
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