New Jersey passes comprehensive privacy bill on legislature's final day

The New Jersey Legislature granted final passage to a comprehensive privacy bill, Senate Bill 332, on the final day of the 2023 legislative session. The bill was amended to its comprehensive framework in December 2023 before receiving same-day approval from the Senate and Assembly 8 Jan. Notably, SB 332 contains attorney general rulemaking authority as well as provisions for universal opt-out mechanisms and unique children's privacy provisions. The bill awaits final action from Gov. Phil Murphy, D-N.J., who has 45 days to approve, and would take effect one year after its enactment date.