213 total bills, 107 anti-gun bills,
38 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed New Jersey Firearm Legislation
213 total bills, 107 anti-gun bills,
38 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Memorializes Congress and President of the United States to allow reciprocity for carrying of certain concealed firearms.
Description: Memorializes Congress and President of the United States to allow reciprocity for carrying of certain concealed firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Urges Congress to oppose pending federal concealed carry reciprocity legislation.
Description: Urges Congress to oppose pending federal concealed carry reciprocity legislation.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Urges President and Congress of United States to enact assault weapons ban including prohibition against large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Description: Urges President and Congress of United States to enact assault weapons ban including prohibition against large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Opposes vote by US Congress to repeal certain federal regulation regarding firearm background checks.
Description: Opposes vote by US Congress to repeal certain federal regulation regarding firearm background checks.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Designates June 2 of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Day."
Description: Designates June 2 of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Day."
Last Action: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 31, 2018
Title: Urges President and Congress to permit military personnel to carry loaded firearms at military facilities.
Description: Urges President and Congress to permit military personnel to carry loaded firearms at military facilities.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: March 5, 2018
Title: Urges President and Congress to reauthorize assault weapons ban.
Description: Urges President and Congress to reauthorize assault weapons ban.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 13, 2018
Title: Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request.
Description: Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.
Description: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Repeals certain restrictions on future retail sales of handguns.
Description: Repeals certain restrictions on future retail sales of handguns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Urges AG to take legal action against irresponsible gun dealers and manufacturers.
Description: Urges AG to take legal action against irresponsible gun dealers and manufacturers.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: June 21, 2018
Title: Urges Congress and President to enact "Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act."
Description: Urges Congress and President to enact "Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act."
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: July 30, 2018
Title: Requires University Behavioral Health Care of Rutgers University to undertake comprehensive study of firearms violence.
Description: Requires University Behavioral Health Care of Rutgers University to undertake comprehensive study of firearms violence.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Concerns the grading of criminal offenses committed against a child under the age of 16 years by a person armed with a weapon.
Description: Concerns the grading of criminal offenses committed against a child under the age of 16 years by a person armed with a weapon.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Eliminates prohibition against purchasing more than one handgun in calendar month.
Description: Eliminates prohibition against purchasing more than one handgun in calendar month.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Urges President and Congress to repeal "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act," which affords civil protections to firearm retailers and dealers.
Description: Urges President and Congress to repeal "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act," which affords civil protections to firearm retailers and dealers.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 5, 2019
Title: Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures.
Description: Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: June 6, 2019
Title: Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun.
Description: Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Description: Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Requires criminal history record background check for rifle and shotgun purchases.
Description: Requires criminal history record background check for rifle and shotgun purchases.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Clarifies that BB guns are not firearms under New Jersey law.
Description: Clarifies that BB guns are not firearms under New Jersey law.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Permits certain retired law enforcement officers to possess hollow nose ammunition.
Description: Permits certain retired law enforcement officers to possess hollow nose ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Exempts from disclosure as public record information provided by individual to government agency under certain circumstances.
Description: Exempts from disclosure as public record information provided by individual to government agency under certain circumstances.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Reduces lawful maximum capacity of certain ammunition magazines in New Jersey.
Description: Reduces lawful maximum capacity of certain ammunition magazines in New Jersey.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to DLPS to assist local police departments in paying for new NICS terminals.
Description: Supplemental appropriation of $250,000 to DLPS to assist local police departments in paying for new NICS terminals.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun.
Description: Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Establishes "Monica's Law" requiring evidence-based risk assessments in certain domestic violence cases.
Description: Establishes "Monica's Law" requiring evidence-based risk assessments in certain domestic violence cases.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Description: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers.
Description: Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Establishes commission to approve personaliized handguns; requires firearm retailers to sell personalized handguns.
Description: Establishes commission to approve personaliized handguns; requires firearm retailers to sell personalized handguns.
Last Action: Substituted by S101 (1R)
Last Action Date: June 20, 2019
Title: Clarifies that chief of police or Superintendent of State Police has burden of proving applicant's disqualification for permit to purchase handgun or firearms purchaser identification card.
Description: Clarifies that chief of police or Superintendent of State Police has burden of proving applicant's disqualification for permit to purchase handgun or firearms purchaser identification card.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Establishes reasonableness standard for persons lawfully transporting firearm who deviate from course of travel.
Description: Establishes reasonableness standard for persons lawfully transporting firearm who deviate from course of travel.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Requires newly manufactured handguns to be micro-stamped; establishes handgun database.
Description: Requires newly manufactured handguns to be micro-stamped; establishes handgun database.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center at Rutgers, The State University.
Description: Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center at Rutgers, The State University.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Grants full police status to special agents in the Department of the Treasury; authorizes special agents to carry firearms at all times.
Description: Grants full police status to special agents in the Department of the Treasury; authorizes special agents to carry firearms at all times.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Requires school district that includes grades kindergarten through six to offer Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program.
Description: Requires school district that includes grades kindergarten through six to offer Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Requires firearms seizure when certain health care professional determines patient poses threat of harm to self or others. *
Description: Requires firearms seizure when certain health care professional determines patient poses threat of harm to self or others. *
Last Action: Approved P.L.2018, c.34.
Last Action Date: June 13, 2018
Title: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.
Description: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: "Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2018." *
Description: "Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2018." *
Last Action: Approved P.L.2018, c.35.
Last Action Date: June 13, 2018
Title: Prohibits sale and possession of undetectable firearms manufactured using three dimensional printing technology.
Description: Prohibits sale and possession of undetectable firearms manufactured using three dimensional printing technology.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Creates self-defense justification for victims of domestic violence.
Description: Creates self-defense justification for victims of domestic violence.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times.
Description: Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Revises statutes concerning firearms purchaser identification cards and handgun purchase permits; makes handgun purchase permit valid for four years.
Description: Revises statutes concerning firearms purchaser identification cards and handgun purchase permits; makes handgun purchase permit valid for four years.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Revises procedures for securing permit to carry handgun.
Description: Revises procedures for securing permit to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Description: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Requires State to recognize permits to carry handguns issued to certain New Jersey residents by other states.
Description: Requires State to recognize permits to carry handguns issued to certain New Jersey residents by other states.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Amends and repeals certain parts of New Jersey firearm statutes.
Description: Amends and repeals certain parts of New Jersey firearm statutes.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Criminalizes sale and possession of certain firearm components.
Description: Criminalizes sale and possession of certain firearm components.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Allows places of worship to establish security program to select one person to carry handgun during religious services.
Description: Allows places of worship to establish security program to select one person to carry handgun during religious services.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of certain firearm components.
Description: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of certain firearm components.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Prohibits firearm possession by persons convicted of certain offenses.
Description: Prohibits firearm possession by persons convicted of certain offenses.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Requires photo identification for handgun ammunition purchases.
Description: Requires photo identification for handgun ammunition purchases.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Requires electronic reporting of handgun ammunition sales.
Description: Requires electronic reporting of handgun ammunition sales.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Increases fee for firearms purchaser identification card; requires color photo on firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.
Description: Increases fee for firearms purchaser identification card; requires color photo on firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Requires State Police to produce brochure summarizing law governing transport and possession of firearms; requires MVC to make brochure available to new State residents registering vehicles.
Description: Requires State Police to produce brochure summarizing law governing transport and possession of firearms; requires MVC to make brochure available to new State residents registering vehicles.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing a firearm.
Description: Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing a firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Requires successful completion of firearms education program to obtain initial firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun.
Description: Requires successful completion of firearms education program to obtain initial firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Regulates purchase and sale of stun guns.
Description: Regulates purchase and sale of stun guns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm.
Description: Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 29, 2018
Title: Prioritizes applications for firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase a handgun, and permits to carry a handgun under certain circumstances.
Description: Prioritizes applications for firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase a handgun, and permits to carry a handgun under certain circumstances.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."
Description: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Upgrades penalties for crimes committed with aid of firearms locator application.
Description: Upgrades penalties for crimes committed with aid of firearms locator application.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Allows active duty members of United States military to carry firearm at all times.
Description: Allows active duty members of United States military to carry firearm at all times.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Authorizes issuance of duplicate firearms purchaser identification cards for change of address with certain proof.
Description: Authorizes issuance of duplicate firearms purchaser identification cards for change of address with certain proof.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Permits certain off-duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms on State property.
Description: Permits certain off-duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms on State property.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Provides law enforcement officers option to obtain handgun permit or firearms identification card from municipality where they are employed.
Description: Provides law enforcement officers option to obtain handgun permit or firearms identification card from municipality where they are employed.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Provides courts with sentencing discretion for certain convictions concerning possession of a firearm.
Description: Provides courts with sentencing discretion for certain convictions concerning possession of a firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Clarifies that handgun ammunition may be sold to retired law enforcement officers with certain identification.
Description: Clarifies that handgun ammunition may be sold to retired law enforcement officers with certain identification.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Decriminalizes manufacture and certain possession of slingshots.
Description: Decriminalizes manufacture and certain possession of slingshots.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.
Description: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Establishes 180 day prohibition on purchase of handgun for certain individuals who fail to report loss or theft of firearm.
Description: Establishes 180 day prohibition on purchase of handgun for certain individuals who fail to report loss or theft of firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Requires background check for private gun sales.
Description: Requires background check for private gun sales.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2018, c.36.
Last Action Date: June 13, 2018
Title: Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.
Description: Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2018, c.37.
Last Action Date: June 13, 2018
Title: Adopts federal definition of armor piercing ammunition.*
Description: Adopts federal definition of armor piercing ammunition.*
Last Action: Approved P.L.2018, c.38.
Last Action Date: June 13, 2018
Title: Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater.
Description: Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.*
Description: Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.*
Last Action: Approved P.L.2018, c.39.
Last Action Date: June 13, 2018
Title: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use.
Description: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Adds conviction of unlawfully possessing weapon to list of crimes that statutorily prohibits someone from buying or owning firearm.
Description: Adds conviction of unlawfully possessing weapon to list of crimes that statutorily prohibits someone from buying or owning firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Criminalizes purchase or possession of firearms ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes.
Description: Criminalizes purchase or possession of firearms ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2018
Title: Increases criminal penalties for leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death.
Description: Increases criminal penalties for leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2018
Title: Increases campus security by allowing institutions of higher education to offer partial tuition credit to police officers enrolled at the institution who agree to be on duty while attending classes.
Description: Increases campus security by allowing institutions of higher education to offer partial tuition credit to police officers enrolled at the institution who agree to be on duty while attending classes.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2018
Title: Establishes crimes of purchasing firearm parts to unlawfully manufacture firearms without a serial number, manufacturing or possessing covert or undetectable firearms, and manufacturing or facilitating the manufacture of firearms using a three-dimensional printer.*
Description: Establishes crimes of purchasing firearm parts to unlawfully manufacture firearms without a serial number, manufacturing or possessing covert or undetectable firearms, and manufacturing or facilitating the manufacture of firearms using a three-dimensional printer.*
Last Action: Substituted by S2465 (3R)
Last Action Date: October 29, 2018
Title: Revises definition of "antique firearm" to include handguns.
Description: Revises definition of "antique firearm" to include handguns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 12, 2018
Title: Authorizes impoundment of all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes for certain crimes and offenses.
Description: Authorizes impoundment of all-terrain vehicles and dirt bikes for certain crimes and offenses.
Last Action: Substituted by S332
Last Action Date: June 7, 2018
Title: Establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring of certain convicted domestic violence offenders.
Description: Establishes the authority of the court to order electronic monitoring of certain convicted domestic violence offenders.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee
Last Action Date: February 12, 2018
Title: Permits municipality to enact ordinance regulating where sex offenders may reside; restricts locations of certain child care centers and school bus stops.
Description: Permits municipality to enact ordinance regulating where sex offenders may reside; restricts locations of certain child care centers and school bus stops.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 5, 2018
Title: Directs Attorney General to establish a criminal firearms recovery clearing house.
Description: Directs Attorney General to establish a criminal firearms recovery clearing house.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 5, 2018
Title: Permits municipalities to enact ordinance prohibiting operation of drones under certain circumstances.
Description: Permits municipalities to enact ordinance prohibiting operation of drones under certain circumstances.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: March 5, 2018
Title: Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers of firearms or firearm ammunition.
Description: Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers of firearms or firearm ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
Last Action Date: March 12, 2018
Title: Expands definition of assault firearm.
Description: Expands definition of assault firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 13, 2018
Title: Allows family members, law enforcement officers, and certain school employees to file court order for seizure of firearms when person or student poses threat of harm to self or others.
Description: Allows family members, law enforcement officers, and certain school employees to file court order for seizure of firearms when person or student poses threat of harm to self or others.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 13, 2018
Title: Requires safe storage of firearms; establishes penalties for improper firearm storage.
Description: Requires safe storage of firearms; establishes penalties for improper firearm storage.
Last Action: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 20, 2019
Title: Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.
Description: Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 22, 2018
Title: Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.
Description: Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 22, 2018
Title: Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.
Description: Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 26, 2018
Title: Permits possession of certain types of ammunition and increases penalties for possession for an unlawful purpose.
Description: Permits possession of certain types of ammunition and increases penalties for possession for an unlawful purpose.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 5, 2018
Title: Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry.
Description: Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
Last Action Date: April 5, 2018
Title: Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.
Description: Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 5, 2018
Title: Requires warnings be provided to applicants for certain firearm permits and licenses.
Description: Requires warnings be provided to applicants for certain firearm permits and licenses.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: May 7, 2018
Title: Requires AG and Commissioner of Health to establish suicide prevention training course and informational materials for firearm retail dealers.
Description: Requires AG and Commissioner of Health to establish suicide prevention training course and informational materials for firearm retail dealers.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2019, c.167.
Last Action Date: July 16, 2019
Title: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning a firearm.
Description: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning a firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: May 7, 2018
Title: Prohibits State-sponsored travel to states lacking permit to purchase firearms laws.
Description: Prohibits State-sponsored travel to states lacking permit to purchase firearms laws.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: May 7, 2018
Title: Authorizes manufacture and sale of firearm silencers and sawed-off shotguns to law enforcement and members of Armed Forces and National Guard.
Description: Authorizes manufacture and sale of firearm silencers and sawed-off shotguns to law enforcement and members of Armed Forces and National Guard.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: May 10, 2018
Title: Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.
Description: Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
Last Action Date: June 11, 2018
Title: Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.
Description: Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.
Last Action: Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (31-5)
Last Action Date: January 13, 2020
Title: Concerns law enforcement officers' ability to possess and carry certain ammunition magazines.
Description: Concerns law enforcement officers' ability to possess and carry certain ammunition magazines.
Last Action: Substituted by S2846
Last Action Date: December 17, 2018
Title: Requires police officer to inquire during mental health check whether there is firearm on premises.
Description: Requires police officer to inquire during mental health check whether there is firearm on premises.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: September 13, 2018
Title: Establishes crime of soliciting transfer of firearm by disqualified person.
Description: Establishes crime of soliciting transfer of firearm by disqualified person.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2019, c.166.
Last Action Date: July 16, 2019
Title: Clarifies that distribution of software or instructions to manufacture firearm using three dimensional printing technology constitutes public nuisance; establishes crimes of second degree.
Description: Clarifies that distribution of software or instructions to manufacture firearm using three dimensional printing technology constitutes public nuisance; establishes crimes of second degree.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: September 17, 2018
Title: Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up.
Description: Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 17, 2019
Title: Permits place of worship to establish security plan to select one person to carry handgun during religious services.
Description: Permits place of worship to establish security plan to select one person to carry handgun during religious services.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 7, 2019
Title: Requires applicant for certain firearm permits and identification cards to sign document acknowledging risk associated with having firearm in home.
Description: Requires applicant for certain firearm permits and identification cards to sign document acknowledging risk associated with having firearm in home.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 11, 2019
Title: Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.
Description: Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 25, 2019
Title: Prohibits use of firearms and firearms-related items as raffle prizes.
Description: Prohibits use of firearms and firearms-related items as raffle prizes.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 25, 2019
Title: Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit.
Description: Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
Last Action Date: May 16, 2019
Title: Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once per year.
Description: Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once per year.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 16, 2019
Title: Requires certain family or household members and victims be notified when firearms are returned to persons charged with domestic violence or subject to extreme risk protection order.
Description: Requires certain family or household members and victims be notified when firearms are returned to persons charged with domestic violence or subject to extreme risk protection order.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: May 20, 2019
Title: Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
Description: Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
Last Action: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 20, 2019
Title: Establishes certain criminal penalties for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition to disqualified person.
Description: Establishes certain criminal penalties for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition to disqualified person.
Last Action: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 20, 2019
Title: Criminalizes purchase, transfer, or possession of certain weapons and ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes; establishes crime of transferring or possessing firearm without serial number.*
Description: Criminalizes purchase, transfer, or possession of certain weapons and ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes; establishes crime of transferring or possessing firearm without serial number.*
Last Action: Substituted by S3897 (1R)
Last Action Date: June 20, 2019
Title: Regulates sale of handgun ammunition and develops system for electronic reporting of firearm information.
Description: Regulates sale of handgun ammunition and develops system for electronic reporting of firearm information.
Last Action: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 20, 2019
Title: Prohibits mail order, Internet, telephone, and any other anonymous method of ammunition sale or transfer in New Jersey.
Description: Prohibits mail order, Internet, telephone, and any other anonymous method of ammunition sale or transfer in New Jersey.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: June 13, 2019
Title: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of binary firearm triggers.
Description: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of binary firearm triggers.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: November 7, 2019
Title: Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once a year.
Description: Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once a year.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: November 14, 2019
Title: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card and register firearms acquired out-of-State.
Description: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card and register firearms acquired out-of-State.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: November 18, 2019
Title: Requires liability insurance for possession of firearm.
Description: Requires liability insurance for possession of firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Financial Institutions and Insurance Committee
Last Action Date: November 25, 2019
Title: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card.
Description: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 9, 2019
Title: Memorializes Congress and President of the United States to allow reciprocity for carrying of certain concealed firearms.
Description: Memorializes Congress and President of the United States to allow reciprocity for carrying of certain concealed firearms.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 5, 2018
Title: Requires University Behavioral Health Care and School of Criminal Justice of Rutgers University to undertake comprehensive study of firearms violence; appropriates $400,000.*
Description: Requires University Behavioral Health Care and School of Criminal Justice of Rutgers University to undertake comprehensive study of firearms violence; appropriates $400,000.*
Last Action: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2018
Title: Urges President and Congress to reauthorize assault weapons ban.
Description: Urges President and Congress to reauthorize assault weapons ban.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 12, 2018
Title: Urges AG to take legal action against irresponsible gun dealers and manufacturers.
Description: Urges AG to take legal action against irresponsible gun dealers and manufacturers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 21, 2018
Title: Designates June 2 of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Day."
Description: Designates June 2 of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Day."
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 11, 2018
Title: Permits certain off-duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms on State property.
Description: Permits certain off-duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms on State property.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Establishes commission to approve personalized handguns; requires firearm retailers to sell personalized handguns.
Description: Establishes commission to approve personalized handguns; requires firearm retailers to sell personalized handguns.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2019, c.164.
Last Action Date: July 16, 2019
Title: Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.
Description: Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.
Last Action: Substituted by A2761 (3R)
Last Action Date: June 7, 2018
Title: Requires newly manufactured handguns to be micro-stamped; establishes handgun database.
Description: Requires newly manufactured handguns to be micro-stamped; establishes handgun database.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Requires firearms seizure when certain health professional determines patient poses threat of harm to self or others.*
Description: Requires firearms seizure when certain health professional determines patient poses threat of harm to self or others.*
Last Action: Substituted by A1181 (1R)
Last Action Date: June 7, 2018
Title: Urges Congress to reauthorize "Violence Against Women Act."
Description: Urges Congress to reauthorize "Violence Against Women Act."
Last Action: Resolution Passed Assembly (72-0-1)
Last Action Date: January 13, 2020
Title: Urges President and Congress to repeal "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act," which affords civil protections to firearm retailers and dealers.
Description: Urges President and Congress to repeal "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act," which affords civil protections to firearm retailers and dealers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: November 18, 2019
Title: Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures.
Description: Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: November 18, 2019
Title: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."
Description: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Increases criminal penalties if leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death.
Description: Increases criminal penalties if leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Authorizes persons with certain records of mental illness to petition court for relief from federal firearms prohibition.
Description: Authorizes persons with certain records of mental illness to petition court for relief from federal firearms prohibition.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center at Rutgers, The State University.
Description: Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center at Rutgers, The State University.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.
Description: Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: "The 10-20-Life Law."
Description: "The 10-20-Life Law."
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Establishes a regulatory program for rifle and shotgun ammunition sales.
Description: Establishes a regulatory program for rifle and shotgun ammunition sales.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.
Description: Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater.
Description: Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Prohibits sale and possession of undetectable firearms manufactured using three dimensional printing technology.
Description: Prohibits sale and possession of undetectable firearms manufactured using three dimensional printing technology.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Authorizes gun violence restraining orders and firearm seizure warrants.
Description: Authorizes gun violence restraining orders and firearm seizure warrants.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Reduces lawful maximum capacity of certain ammunition magazines in New Jersey.
Description: Reduces lawful maximum capacity of certain ammunition magazines in New Jersey.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2018
Title: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use.
Description: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2018
Title: Requires criminal history record background check for rifle and shotgun purchases.
Description: Requires criminal history record background check for rifle and shotgun purchases.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 25, 2018
Title: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Description: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Adds conviction of unlawfully possessing weapon to list of crimes that statutorily prohibit someone from buying or owning firearm.
Description: Adds conviction of unlawfully possessing weapon to list of crimes that statutorily prohibit someone from buying or owning firearm.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Provides courts with sentencing discretion for certain convictions concerning possession of a firearm.
Description: Provides courts with sentencing discretion for certain convictions concerning possession of a firearm.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2018
Title: Criminalizes purchase or possession of firearms ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes.
Description: Criminalizes purchase or possession of firearms ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 5, 2018
Title: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.
Description: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 5, 2018
Title: Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.
Description: Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 5, 2018
Title: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Description: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 5, 2018
Title: Provides court with sentencing discretion in certain cases under the "Graves Act."
Description: Provides court with sentencing discretion in certain cases under the "Graves Act."
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 5, 2018
Title: Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers of firearms or firearm ammunition.
Description: Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers of firearms or firearm ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2018
Title: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.
Description: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2018
Title: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.
Description: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2018
Title: Revises definition of "antique firearm" to include handguns.
Description: Revises definition of "antique firearm" to include handguns.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2018
Title: Allows veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard with 20 or more years of service to carry handgun.
Description: Allows veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard with 20 or more years of service to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2018
Title: Clarifies that handgun ammunition may be sold to retired law enforcement officers with certain identification.
Description: Clarifies that handgun ammunition may be sold to retired law enforcement officers with certain identification.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2018
Title: Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers.
Description: Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 8, 2018
Title: Prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on private property by persons under legal drinking age.
Description: Prohibits possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on private property by persons under legal drinking age.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 8, 2018
Title: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for use of firearm at firing range.
Description: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for use of firearm at firing range.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 8, 2018
Title: Allows family members, law enforcement officers, and certain school employees to file court order for seizure of firearms when person or student poses threat of harm to self or others.
Description: Allows family members, law enforcement officers, and certain school employees to file court order for seizure of firearms when person or student poses threat of harm to self or others.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 8, 2018
Title: Prohibits possession of firearm by person convicted of animal cruelty.
Description: Prohibits possession of firearm by person convicted of animal cruelty.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 8, 2018
Title: Requires safe storage of firearms; establishes penalties for improper firearm storage.
Description: Requires safe storage of firearms; establishes penalties for improper firearm storage.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 8, 2018
Title: Adopts federal definition of armor piercing ammunition.*
Description: Adopts federal definition of armor piercing ammunition.*
Last Action: Substituted by A2759 (ACS)
Last Action Date: June 7, 2018
Title: "Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2018."
Description: "Extreme Risk Protective Order Act of 2018."
Last Action: Substituted by A1217 (ACS/3R)
Last Action Date: June 7, 2018
Title: Expands definition of assault firearm.
Description: Expands definition of assault firearm.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 13, 2018
Title: Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.
Description: Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 13, 2018
Title: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for temporary transfer of firearm at firing range.
Description: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for temporary transfer of firearm at firing range.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 22, 2018
Title: Requires background check for private gun sales.
Description: Requires background check for private gun sales.
Last Action: Substituted by A2757 (1R)
Last Action Date: June 7, 2018
Title: Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.
Description: Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.
Last Action: Substituted by A2758
Last Action Date: June 7, 2018
Title: Prohibits State-sponsored travel to states lacking permit to purchase firearms laws.
Description: Prohibits State-sponsored travel to states lacking permit to purchase firearms laws.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Last Action Date: April 5, 2018
Title: Requires successful completion of firearms education program to obtain initial firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun.
Description: Requires successful completion of firearms education program to obtain initial firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 5, 2018
Title: Establishes crimes of purchasing firearm parts to unlawfully manufacture firearms without a serial number, manufacturing or possessing covert or undetectable firearms, and manufacturing or facilitating the manufacture of firearms using a three-dimensional printer.**
Description: Establishes crimes of purchasing firearm parts to unlawfully manufacture firearms without a serial number, manufacturing or possessing covert or undetectable firearms, and manufacturing or facilitating the manufacture of firearms using a three-dimensional printer.**
Last Action: Approved P.L.2018, c.138.
Last Action Date: November 8, 2018
Title: Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.
Description: Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 12, 2018
Title: Requires law enforcement officers to be stationed in all public schools during school hours; authorizes schools to request funding from Safe Neighborhoods Services Fund.
Description: Requires law enforcement officers to be stationed in all public schools during school hours; authorizes schools to request funding from Safe Neighborhoods Services Fund.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 16, 2018
Title: Changes title of DEP "conservation officer" to "conservation police officer."
Description: Changes title of DEP "conservation officer" to "conservation police officer."
Last Action: Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (74-0-0)
Last Action Date: January 13, 2020
Title: Establishes procedures for appointment of municipal court officers; expands authority of special law enforcement officers.
Description: Establishes procedures for appointment of municipal court officers; expands authority of special law enforcement officers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 16, 2018
Title: Requires AG and Commissioner of Health to establish suicide prevention training course and informational materials for firearm retail dealers.
Description: Requires AG and Commissioner of Health to establish suicide prevention training course and informational materials for firearm retail dealers.
Last Action: Substituted by A3896
Last Action Date: June 20, 2019
Title: Requires AG to issue certain reports concerning firearms used in commission of criminal offenses in this State.*
Description: Requires AG to issue certain reports concerning firearms used in commission of criminal offenses in this State.*
Last Action: Reported from Senate Committee as a Substitute, 2nd Reading
Last Action Date: February 14, 2019
Title: Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security at public and private colleges.
Description: Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security at public and private colleges.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 14, 2018
Title: Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry.
Description: Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2018
Title: Prohibits firearm possession by persons convicted of certain offenses.
Description: Prohibits firearm possession by persons convicted of certain offenses.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 4, 2018
Title: Establishes crime of soliciting transfer of firearm by disqualified person.
Description: Establishes crime of soliciting transfer of firearm by disqualified person.
Last Action: Substituted by A4449
Last Action Date: June 20, 2019
Title: Concerns law enforcement officers' ability to possess and carry certain ammunition magazines.
Description: Concerns law enforcement officers' ability to possess and carry certain ammunition magazines.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2018, c.161.
Last Action Date: December 19, 2018
Title: Concerns law enforcement officers' ability to possess and carry certain ammunition magazines.
Description: Concerns law enforcement officers' ability to possess and carry certain ammunition magazines.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2018, c.161.
Last Action Date: December 19, 2018
Title: Clarifies that distribution of software or instructions to manufacture firearm using three dimensional printing technology constitutes public nuisance; establishes crimes of second degree.
Description: Clarifies that distribution of software or instructions to manufacture firearm using three dimensional printing technology constitutes public nuisance; establishes crimes of second degree.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: September 24, 2018
Title: Requires police officer to inquire during mental health check whether there is firearm on premises.
Description: Requires police officer to inquire during mental health check whether there is firearm on premises.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: September 24, 2018
Title: Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up.
Description: Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: October 18, 2018
Title: Clarifies that municipalities may not prohibit sale and use of legal consumer fireworks.
Description: Clarifies that municipalities may not prohibit sale and use of legal consumer fireworks.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
Last Action Date: October 22, 2018
Title: Establishes New Jersey Violence Intervention Program to fund violence reduction initiatives.
Description: Establishes New Jersey Violence Intervention Program to fund violence reduction initiatives.
Last Action: Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (74-0-2)
Last Action Date: January 13, 2020
Title: Codifies regulations defining large capacity ammunition magazine.
Description: Codifies regulations defining large capacity ammunition magazine.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 7, 2019
Title: Requires school district that includes grades kindergarten through six to offer Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program.
Description: Requires school district that includes grades kindergarten through six to offer Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee
Last Action Date: March 14, 2019
Title: Imposes gross receipts tax on firearms and firearms ammunition.
Description: Imposes gross receipts tax on firearms and firearms ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 16, 2019
Title: Increases certain firearms permit fees.
Description: Increases certain firearms permit fees.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 16, 2019
Title: Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
Description: Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 3, 2019
Title: Establishes certain criminal penalties for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition to disqualified person.
Description: Establishes certain criminal penalties for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition to disqualified person.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 3, 2019
Title: Criminalizes purchase, transfer, or possession of certain weapons and ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes; establishes crime of transferring or possessing firearm without serial number.*
Description: Criminalizes purchase, transfer, or possession of certain weapons and ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes; establishes crime of transferring or possessing firearm without serial number.*
Last Action: Approved P.L.2019, c.165.
Last Action Date: July 16, 2019
Title: Regulates sale of handgun ammunition and develops system for electronic reporting of firearm information.
Description: Regulates sale of handgun ammunition and develops system for electronic reporting of firearm information.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 3, 2019
Title: Establishes reasonableness standard for persons lawfully transporting firearm who deviate from course of travel.
Description: Establishes reasonableness standard for persons lawfully transporting firearm who deviate from course of travel.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 13, 2019
Title: Makes certain changes to public access of government records.
Description: Makes certain changes to public access of government records.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Last Action Date: November 14, 2019
Title: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card and register firearms acquired out-of-State.
Description: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card and register firearms acquired out-of-State.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 12, 2019
Title: Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.
Description: Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.
Last Action: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
Last Action Date: December 12, 2019
