Proposed New Jersey Firearm Legislation
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note: Legislation carries over from even-numbered years to odd-numbered years
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Title: Proposes constitutional amendment to establish State right to keep and bear arms.
Description: Proposes constitutional amendment to establish State right to keep and bear arms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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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 Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Description: Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2024
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Title: Condemns recent U.S. Supreme Court decision and reaffirms that bump stocks are a dangerous firearm component.
Description: Condemns recent U.S. Supreme Court decision and reaffirms that bump stocks are a dangerous firearm component.
Last Action: Filed with Secretary of State
Last Action Date: June 28, 2024
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Title: Allows possession of bear spray under certain conditions.
Description: Allows possession of bear spray under certain conditions.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Clarifies that licensed dealers may provide firearms for display at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.
Description: Clarifies that licensed dealers may provide firearms for display at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
Description: Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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 Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Decriminalizes manufacture and certain possession of slingshots.
Description: Decriminalizes manufacture and certain possession of slingshots.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Prohibits use of new merchant category code by credit card companies for purchases of firearms and ammunitions.
Description: Prohibits use of new merchant category code by credit card companies for purchases of firearms and ammunitions.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning firearm.
Description: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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Title: Requires certain insurance carriers to include firearm liability insurance as policy option.
Description: Requires certain insurance carriers to include firearm liability insurance as policy option.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Establishes pilot program to provide training at no cost to certain persons seeking firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun.
Description: Establishes pilot program to provide training at no cost to certain persons seeking firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with certain firearm offenses be detained prior to trial.
Description: Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with certain firearm offenses be detained prior to trial.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Upgrades certain crimes related to manufacturing firearms from second to first degree.
Description: Upgrades certain crimes related to manufacturing firearms from second to first degree.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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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 Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: "Addi's Law"; makes parent's conviction for murder of child's other parent grounds for termination of parental rights.
Description: "Addi's Law"; makes parent's conviction for murder of child's other parent grounds for termination of parental rights.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Children, Families and Food Security Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Requires seizure of ammunition and certain firearm components in response to domestic violence restraining order or conviction.
Description: Requires seizure of ammunition and certain firearm components in response to domestic violence restraining order or conviction.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Provides for notification to new residents regarding banned weapons.
Description: Provides for notification to new residents regarding banned weapons.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Establishes "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.
Description: Establishes "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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 Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Increases certain firearms permit fees.
Description: Increases certain firearms permit fees.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Prohibits retail dealers of firearms from being located near certain businesses and facilities.
Description: Prohibits retail dealers of firearms from being located near certain businesses and facilities.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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 Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
Description: Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.
Description: Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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 Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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 Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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 Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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Title: Eliminates presumption of non-imprisonment for theft of a firearm.
Description: Eliminates presumption of non-imprisonment for theft of a firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Exempts qualified veterans from paying certain firearm related fees.
Description: Exempts qualified veterans from paying certain firearm related fees.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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Title: Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Description: Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: "New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
Description: "New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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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 Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2024
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Title: Exempts certain veterans from field or live-fire range portion of hunter gun safety course.
Description: Exempts certain veterans from field or live-fire range portion of hunter gun safety course.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: February 12, 2024
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Title: Requires firearm transfer between members of immediate family be conducted through licensed retail firearm dealer.
Description: Requires firearm transfer between members of immediate family be conducted through licensed retail firearm dealer.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2024
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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 Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 18, 2024
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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 Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: May 2, 2024
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Title: Concerns juveniles charged with or adjudicated delinquent for certain firearms offenses.
Description: Concerns juveniles charged with or adjudicated delinquent for certain firearms offenses.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Women's Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: May 10, 2024
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Title: Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.
Description: Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: June 28, 2024
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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 Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: September 12, 2024
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Title: Prohibits possession and sale of machine gun conversion device and establishes criminal penalties.
Description: Prohibits possession and sale of machine gun conversion device and establishes criminal penalties.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Prohibits possession of digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
Description: Prohibits possession of digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Establishes crime for certain discharges of firearms.
Description: Establishes crime for certain discharges of firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Authorizes court to extend period for determining pretrial release or detention in cases involving firearms.
Description: Authorizes court to extend period for determining pretrial release or detention in cases involving firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Requires public safety assessment to consider certain offenses involving firearms as violent offenses when assessing risk factors.
Description: Requires public safety assessment to consider certain offenses involving firearms as violent offenses when assessing risk factors.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Expands training for law enforcement officers to include identification of machine gun conversion devices.
Description: Expands training for law enforcement officers to include identification of machine gun conversion devices.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of machine gun conversion devices.
Description: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of machine gun conversion devices.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
Description: Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Establishes crime of reckless discharge of firearm.
Description: Establishes crime of reckless discharge of firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Requires public safety risk assessment to include additional consideration for firearms as public safety risk.
Description: Requires public safety risk assessment to include additional consideration for firearms as public safety risk.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Prohibits sale of ammunition by vending machine.
Description: Prohibits sale of ammunition by vending machine.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Permits court to take additional time to consider pretrial release or pretrial detention when firearm offense is involved.
Description: Permits court to take additional time to consider pretrial release or pretrial detention when firearm offense is involved.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Creates separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children; concerns computer generated or manipulated sexually explicit images.
Description: Creates separate crime for items depicting sexual exploitation or abuse of children; concerns computer generated or manipulated sexually explicit images.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
Last Action Date: October 28, 2024
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Title: Requires household members of firearm purchasers to receive background check.
Description: Requires household members of firearm purchasers to receive background check.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 16, 2025
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Title: Requires automatic voter registration process at local police force locations or Division of State Police providing firearms purchaser identification cards.
Description: Requires automatic voter registration process at local police force locations or Division of State Police providing firearms purchaser identification cards.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Last Action Date: January 30, 2025
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Title: Requires State Police to inform local law enforcement if certain prohibited persons attempt to purchase firearm or ammunition.
Description: Requires State Police to inform local law enforcement if certain prohibited persons attempt to purchase firearm or ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 10, 2025
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Title: Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Description: Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Last Action: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: June 28, 2024
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Title: Urges Congress and US President to enact "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act."
Description: Urges Congress and US President to enact "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act."
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 7, 2024
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Title: Urges Congress and President of US to enact legislation addressing interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.
Description: Urges Congress and President of US to enact legislation addressing interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 7, 2024
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Title: Requires certain insurance carriers to include firearm liability insurance as policy option.
Description: Requires certain insurance carriers to include firearm liability insurance as policy option.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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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, 2024
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Title: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning firearm.
Description: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning firearm.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
Description: Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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 9, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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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, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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Title: Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.
Description: Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions relating to firearms.
Description: Expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions relating to firearms.
Last Action: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 12, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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Title: Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with certain firearm offenses be detained prior to trial.
Description: Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with certain firearm offenses be detained prior to trial.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Upgrades certain crimes related to manufacturing firearms from second to first degree.
Description: Upgrades certain crimes related to manufacturing firearms from second to first degree.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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Title: Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
Description: Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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Title: Prohibits use of new merchant category code by credit card companies for purchases of firearms and ammunitions.
Description: Prohibits use of new merchant category code by credit card companies for purchases of firearms and ammunitions.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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: January 9, 2024
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Title: "New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
Description: "New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2024
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2024
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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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 12, 2024
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Title: Makes various changes to address sexual assault and child abuse and neglect involving military personnel; addresses protection, penalties, enforcement, jurisdiction, and victim compensation matters.
Description: Makes various changes to address sexual assault and child abuse and neglect involving military personnel; addresses protection, penalties, enforcement, jurisdiction, and victim compensation matters.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 15, 2024
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Title: Establishes "gun-free" and "weapon free" zones around certain school and public properties.
Description: Establishes "gun-free" and "weapon free" zones around certain school and public properties.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2024
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Title: Allows honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard to carry handgun.
Description: Allows honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2024
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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: April 15, 2024
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Title: Creates second degree crime of home invasion burglary as No Early Release Act offense; creates third degree crime of residential burglary; permits waiver of juvenile with firearm during burglary of residence.
Description: Creates second degree crime of home invasion burglary as No Early Release Act offense; creates third degree crime of residential burglary; permits waiver of juvenile with firearm during burglary of residence.
Last Action: Combined with S3006 (SCS)
Last Action Date: June 26, 2024
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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: May 16, 2024
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Title: Requires firearm retailers to provide disclosure of customer's responsibility to report stolen or lost firearms; advises customers it is unlawful to purchase firearms with intent to sell to disqualified persons.
Description: Requires firearm retailers to provide disclosure of customer's responsibility to report stolen or lost firearms; advises customers it is unlawful to purchase firearms with intent to sell to disqualified persons.
Last Action: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Last Action Date: October 21, 2024
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Title: Requires use of merchant category codes for purchases of firearms and ammunition.
Description: Requires use of merchant category codes for purchases of firearms and ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: September 30, 2024
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Title: Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
Description: Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 5, 2024
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Title: Establishes crime of reckless discharge of firearm.
Description: Establishes crime of reckless discharge of firearm.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 5, 2024
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Title: Requires public safety risk assessment to include additional consideration for firearms as public safety risk.
Description: Requires public safety risk assessment to include additional consideration for firearms as public safety risk.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: December 5, 2024
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Title: Requires law enforcement officers to complete training regarding identification of machine gun conversion devices.
Description: Requires law enforcement officers to complete training regarding identification of machine gun conversion devices.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 5, 2024
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Title: Prohibits sale of ammunition by vending machine.
Description: Prohibits sale of ammunition by vending machine.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 5, 2024
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Title: Permits court to take additional time to consider pretrial release or pretrial detention when firearm offense is involved.
Description: Permits court to take additional time to consider pretrial release or pretrial detention when firearm offense is involved.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: December 5, 2024
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Title: Establishes firearms storage grant program; appropriates $300,000.
Description: Establishes firearms storage grant program; appropriates $300,000.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 16, 2024
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Title: Provides indemnity to firearm retail dealers participating in suicide prevention efforts.
Description: Provides indemnity to firearm retail dealers participating in suicide prevention efforts.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 16, 2024
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Title: Requires automatic voter registration to be available when applying for certain licenses and permits.
Description: Requires automatic voter registration to be available when applying for certain licenses and permits.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Last Action Date: February 3, 2025