Murphy Signs Law Creating New Jersey Innovation Authority, Making State a National First

Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Establishing the New Jersey Innovation Authority

TRENTON, N.J. (January 6, 2026) — Governor Phil Murphy signed into law A5728/S4485, establishing the New Jersey Innovation Authority (NJIA). The legislation codifies the New Jersey State Office of Innovation (OOI) as an Authority within the Department of the Treasury, building upon OOI’s success over the past seven-plus years to modernize services for residents, businesses, and other New Jersey institutions. New Jersey is the first state in the …

Murphy signs law creating New Jersey Innovation Authority

The basics: NJIA formally establishes Office of Innovation as a permanent authority Aims to modernize government services using AI, data, human-centered design Office helped 65,000+ entrepreneurs in 2024, generating $167M in economic impact Gov.-elect Sherrill to retain NJ Chief Innovation Officer Dave Cole to continue leadership Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Jan. 5 creating the New Jersey Innovation Authority. The act formally establishe…

Murphy Signs Law Creating New Jersey Innovation Authority, Making State a National First

Legislation Codifies Office of Innovation, Furthers Government Efficiency and Modernization Operations