Proposed New Jersey Firearm Legislation
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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