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NJ A1928
NJ A1928Requires State, county, and municipal employees and certain State contractors to complete cybersecurity awareness training.
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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 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 mandates that all State, county, and municipal officers and employees, as well as certain State contractors and their employees, must complete an annual cybersecurity awareness training program. The Chief Technology Officer of the New Jersey Office of Information Technology will approve the online training's format and content, which can be tailored to specific groups like those involved in contracting. This requirement extends to employees of State authorities and public higher education institutions, members of the Legislature, and their staff. For State contractors and subcontractors whose personnel access State computer systems or databases, completing this training will be a condition of their contracts, with the training potentially including contractor-specific content. The bill also establishes a system of periodic audits to ensure compliance across all affected groups.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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/2026/A1928 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1928_I1.HTM |
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