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Proposed New Jersey Firearm Legislation
142 total bills, 0 anti-gun bills,
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Title: Condemns National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011's inherent violation of principle of states' rights.
Description: Condemns National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act of 2011's inherent violation of principle of states' rights.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Condemns Obama administration for denying importation of valuable and historic American firearms.
Description: Condemns Obama administration for denying importation of valuable and historic American firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 6, 2012
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 10, 2012
Title: Urges Congress to enact certain gun control measures.
Description: Urges Congress to enact certain gun control measures.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 21, 2012
Title: Expresses support for creation of task force on gun control led by Vice President Biden.
Description: Expresses support for creation of task force on gun control led by Vice President Biden.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 14, 2013
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 Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 28, 2013
Title: Memorializes the United States Senate to reconsider and pass the Manchin-Toomey Amendment to United States Senate Bill 649.
Description: Memorializes the United States Senate to reconsider and pass the Manchin-Toomey Amendment to United States Senate Bill 649.
Last Action: Filed with Secretary of State
Last Action Date: April 30, 2013
Title: Memorializes Congress and the President of the United States to enact legislation enforcing stricter firearms control measures.
Description: Memorializes Congress and the President of the United States to enact legislation enforcing stricter firearms control measures.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 7, 2013
Title: Urges President and Congress of United States to enact legislation enforcing stricter firearms control measures.
Description: Urges President and Congress of United States to enact legislation enforcing stricter firearms control measures.
Last Action: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2013
Title: Revises qualifications and requirements for permits to carry handgun; establishes annual fee of $100.
Description: Revises qualifications and requirements for permits to carry handgun; establishes annual fee of $100.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Prohibits possession of ammunition capable of penetrating body armor.
Description: Prohibits possession of ammunition capable of penetrating body armor.
Last Action: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2013
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 Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
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 10, 2012
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 10, 2012
Title: Requires high school driver education course, certain new driver brochures, and driver's license written exam to include aggressive driving information.
Description: Requires high school driver education course, certain new driver brochures, and driver's license written exam to include aggressive driving information.
Last Action: Reported out of Asm. Comm. with Amendments, and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
Last Action Date: January 30, 2012
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: Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading
Last Action Date: June 7, 2012
Title: Permits municipalities to establish weapons free zones around schools and public facilities.
Description: Permits municipalities to establish weapons free zones around schools and public facilities.
Last Action: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2013
Title: Permits possession of certain types of ammunition.
Description: Permits possession of certain types of ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Permits licensed dealers to display and auction firearms at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.
Description: Permits licensed dealers to display and auction firearms at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Permits certain holders of permits to carry a handgun to carry another licensee's handgun.
Description: Permits certain holders of permits to carry a handgun to carry another licensee's handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
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, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
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: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2013
Title: Incorporates federal standards governing sale and transfer of firearms to aliens and non-residents.
Description: Incorporates federal standards governing sale and transfer of firearms to aliens and non-residents.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Makes it a crime to sell or possess products or materials designed to alter firearms to look like toy guns.
Description: Makes it a crime to sell or possess products or materials designed to alter firearms to look like toy guns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Revises qualifications for handgun permit, establishes crimes for certain handgun use; establishes annual fee of $100.
Description: Revises qualifications for handgun permit, establishes crimes for certain handgun use; establishes annual fee of $100.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 2, 2012
Title: Mandates NICS check be the exclusive method law enforcement uses to determine whether an applicant is qualified to purchase and possess a firearm.
Description: Mandates NICS check be the exclusive method law enforcement uses to determine whether an applicant is qualified to purchase and possess a firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 8, 2012
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: March 12, 2012
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: March 12, 2012
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 Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 21, 2012
Title: Prohibits sale of certain laser pointers that exceed certain power output.
Description: Prohibits sale of certain laser pointers that exceed certain power output.
Last Action: Substituted by S418 (2R)
Last Action Date: June 24, 2013
Title: Requires proof of firearms safety training as a condition for issuance of firearms purchaser ID cards and permits to purchase handguns.
Description: Requires proof of firearms safety training as a condition for issuance of firearms purchaser ID cards and permits to purchase handguns.
Last Action: Combined with A3772 (SCS)
Last Action Date: May 9, 2013
Title: Establishes a regulatory and reporting program for ammunition sales and transfers.*
Description: Establishes a regulatory and reporting program for ammunition sales and transfers.*
Last Action: Combined with A3772 (SCS)
Last Action Date: May 9, 2013
Title: Establishes a regulatory system to govern the sale and transfer of ammunition.
Description: Establishes a regulatory system to govern the sale and transfer of ammunition.
Last Action: Combined with A3645/3666/3750 (ACS)
Last Action Date: February 14, 2013
Title: Criminalizes purchasing or owning weapon if person has previous conviction of unlawful possession of weapon.
Description: Criminalizes purchasing or owning weapon if person has previous conviction of unlawful possession of weapon.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 8, 2013
Title: Revises definition of destructive device to include weapons of 50 caliber or greater.
Description: Revises definition of destructive device to include weapons of 50 caliber or greater.
Last Action: Absolute Veto, Received in the Assembly
Last Action Date: September 9, 2013
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 14, 2013
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: Combined with A3645/3646/3750 (ACS)
Last Action Date: February 14, 2013
Title: Requires mental health screening by licensed professional to purchase a firearm.
Description: Requires mental health screening by licensed professional to purchase a firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 14, 2013
Title: Requires psychological evaluation and in-home inspection as prerequisite to purchase firearm.
Description: Requires psychological evaluation and in-home inspection as prerequisite to purchase firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 14, 2013
Title: Requires mental health evaluation and list of household members with mental illness to purchase firearm.
Description: Requires mental health evaluation and list of household members with mental illness to purchase firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 14, 2013
Title: Declares violence a public health crisis and establishes "Study Commission on Violence."*
Description: Declares violence a public health crisis and establishes "Study Commission on Violence."*
Last Action: Substituted by S2430 (SCS/1R)
Last Action Date: June 24, 2013
Title: Requires handgun ammunition to be encoded with serial number.
Description: Requires handgun ammunition to be encoded with serial number.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 17, 2013
Title: Establishes a ballistics identifier program for certain firearms.
Description: Establishes a ballistics identifier program for certain firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 28, 2013
Title: Requires submission of certain mental health records to National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
Description: Requires submission of certain mental health records to National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2013, c.115.
Last Action Date: August 8, 2013
Title: Imposes additional five percent tax on sale of firearms and ammunition to fund safety infrastructure improvements in public buildings.
Description: Imposes additional five percent tax on sale of firearms and ammunition to fund safety infrastructure improvements in public buildings.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee
Last Action Date: January 28, 2013
Title: Requires background check for private gun sales.
Description: Requires background check for private gun sales.
Last Action: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2013
Title: Authorizes retired law enforcement officers to provide security in public schools.
Description: Authorizes retired law enforcement officers to provide security in public schools.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 7, 2013
Title: Establishes regulatory and reporting program for all ammunition sales.
Description: Establishes regulatory and reporting program for all ammunition sales.
Last Action: Combined with A3645/3646/3666 (ACS)
Last Action Date: February 14, 2013
Title: Requires firearms to be unloaded and securely locked or stored within home.
Description: Requires firearms to be unloaded and securely locked or stored within home.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 7, 2013
Title: Increases references required for application for handgun permit and firearms identification card from two to five.
Description: Increases references required for application for handgun permit and firearms identification card from two to five.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 7, 2013
Title: Requires firearms seizure when mental health professional determines patient poses threat of harm to self or others.
Description: Requires firearms seizure when mental health professional determines patient poses threat of harm to self or others.
Last Action: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2013
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: Senate Amendment (21-1) (Norcross)
Last Action Date: May 13, 2013
Title: Increases firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun fee.
Description: Increases firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun fee.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 7, 2013
Title: Codifies regulation exempting firearms records from State's open public records law. *
Description: Codifies regulation exempting firearms records from State's open public records law. *
Last Action: Approved P.L.2013, c.116.
Last Action Date: August 8, 2013
Title: Provides 180-day window for persons to dispose of certain unlawfully possessed firearms. *
Description: Provides 180-day window for persons to dispose of certain unlawfully possessed firearms. *
Last Action: Approved P.L.2013, c.117.
Last Action Date: August 8, 2013
Title: Requires collection and reporting of certain firearms information to interjurisdictional database; requires information relating to crime of firearms trafficking be included in annual Uniform Crime Report.*
Description: Requires collection and reporting of certain firearms information to interjurisdictional database; requires information relating to crime of firearms trafficking be included in annual Uniform Crime Report.*
Last Action: Approved P.L.2013, c.162.
Last Action Date: September 18, 2013
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: February 11, 2013
Title: Requires background checks for ammunition sales and transfers.
Description: Requires background checks for ammunition sales and transfers.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2013
Title: Requires persons engaged in retail business of selling ammunition and their employees be licensed by State Police.
Description: Requires persons engaged in retail business of selling ammunition and their employees be licensed by State Police.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2013
Title: Establishes enhanced penalties for persons who illegally sell or transfer firearms that are subsequently used in a crime.
Description: Establishes enhanced penalties for persons who illegally sell or transfer firearms that are subsequently used in a crime.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2013
Title: Enhances penalty for failure to report loss or theft of firearm that subsequently is used in a crime.
Description: Enhances penalty for failure to report loss or theft of firearm that subsequently is used in a crime.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 21, 2013
Title: Establishes enhanced penalties for licensed firearms dealers under certain circumstance.
Description: Establishes enhanced penalties for licensed firearms dealers under certain circumstance.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 21, 2013
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 Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2013
Title: Imposes gross receipts tax on retail sales of firearms ammunition and use tax on use of certain firearms ammunition; establishes "Gun Buyback Fund."
Description: Imposes gross receipts tax on retail sales of firearms ammunition and use tax on use of certain firearms ammunition; establishes "Gun Buyback Fund."
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 26, 2013
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: March 14, 2013
Title: Disqualifies persons with three drunk driving or refusal convictions in five years from purchasing firearm.
Description: Disqualifies persons with three drunk driving or refusal convictions in five years from purchasing firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 4, 2013
Title: Prohibits persons with certain disorderly persons convictions from purchasing firearm.
Description: Prohibits persons with certain disorderly persons convictions from purchasing firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 4, 2013
Title: Requires firearms endorsement on driver's license or non-driver identification card.
Description: Requires firearms endorsement on driver's license or non-driver identification card.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 4, 2013
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, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 6, 2013
Title: Upgrades theft to a crime of the first degree if amount involved is $500,000 or more.
Description: Upgrades theft to a crime of the first degree if amount involved is $500,000 or more.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: June 6, 2013
Title: Upgrades certain unlawful possession of firearms to first degree crime; revises certain penalties under the "Graves Act."
Description: Upgrades certain unlawful possession of firearms to first degree crime; revises certain penalties under the "Graves Act."
Last Action: Substituted by S2804
Last Action Date: June 20, 2013
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 Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 6, 2013
Title: Requires presumption that any bail paid by defendant charged with certain weapons offenses will be in the form of full cash.
Description: Requires presumption that any bail paid by defendant charged with certain weapons offenses will be in the form of full cash.
Last Action: Recommitted to Assembly Budget Committee
Last Action Date: June 13, 2013
Title: Upgrades penalty for unlawfully transferring a firearm to an underage person; permits transfer for instruction and training.*
Description: Upgrades penalty for unlawfully transferring a firearm to an underage person; permits transfer for instruction and training.*
Last Action: Substituted by S1279 (1R)
Last Action Date: June 20, 2013
Title: Authorizes impoundment of motor vehicles for certain crimes and offenses.
Description: Authorizes impoundment of motor vehicles for certain crimes and offenses.
Last Action: Substituted by S2468 (3R)
Last Action Date: June 24, 2013
Title: Regulates sale and purchase of rifle and shotgun ammunition; imposes certain requirements on purchases of ammunition from out-of-State.
Description: Regulates sale and purchase of rifle and shotgun ammunition; imposes certain requirements on purchases of ammunition from out-of-State.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 10, 2013
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: June 10, 2013
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 Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 24, 2013
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: June 24, 2013
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 Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 24, 2013
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: November 18, 2013
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 Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: November 18, 2013
Title: Urges Congress to strengthen gun control laws.
Description: Urges Congress to strengthen gun control laws.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 8, 2013
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: January 28, 2013
Title: Expresses support for creation of task force on gun control led by Vice President Biden.
Description: Expresses support for creation of task force on gun control led by Vice President Biden.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 28, 2013
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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 28, 2013
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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Revises qualifications and requirements for permits to carry handgun; establishes annual fee of $100.
Description: Revises qualifications and requirements for permits to carry handgun; establishes annual fee of $100.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Revises qualifications for handgun permit, establishes crimes for certain handgun use; establishes annual fee of $100.
Description: Revises qualifications for handgun permit, establishes crimes for certain handgun use; establishes annual fee of $100.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Permits licensed dealers to display and auction firearms at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.
Description: Permits licensed dealers to display and auction firearms at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.
Last Action: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 7, 2012
Title: Requires proof of firearms safety training as a condition for issuance of firearms purchaser ID cards and permits to purchase handguns.
Description: Requires proof of firearms safety training as a condition for issuance of firearms purchaser ID cards and permits to purchase handguns.
Last Action: Combined with S2723 (SCS)
Last Action Date: May 9, 2013
Title: Prohibits possession of machetes in certain circumstances.
Description: Prohibits possession of machetes in certain circumstances.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Clarifies that "airsoft" guns are firearms.
Description: Clarifies that "airsoft" guns are firearms.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Establishes crime of removing federally required orange tip from toy gun; establishes crime of disguising a firearm by adding an orange muzzle tip.
Description: Establishes crime of removing federally required orange tip from toy gun; establishes crime of disguising a firearm by adding an orange muzzle tip.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 10, 2012
Title: Increases penalty for illegal firearms' sale within 1,000 feet of school.
Description: Increases penalty for illegal firearms' sale within 1,000 feet of school.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 17, 2012
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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 17, 2012
Title: Clarifies possession of machine guns and assault firearms by certain law enforcement officers.
Description: Clarifies possession of machine guns and assault firearms by certain law enforcement officers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 30, 2012
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: January 30, 2012
Title: Upgrades penalty for unlawfully transferring a firearm to an underage person; permits transfer for instruction and training. *
Description: Upgrades penalty for unlawfully transferring a firearm to an underage person; permits transfer for instruction and training. *
Last Action: Approved P.L.2013, c.108.
Last Action Date: August 8, 2013
Title: Expands gun court pilot program to include counties with municipalities participating in Operation CeaseFire.
Description: Expands gun court pilot program to include counties with municipalities participating in Operation CeaseFire.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 6, 2012
Title: Establishes 80 as maximum age for issuing special handgun carry permits to retired police officers.
Description: Establishes 80 as maximum age for issuing special handgun carry permits to retired police officers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 6, 2012
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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 9, 2012
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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 16, 2012
Title: Provides two-year window for persons to transfer, render inoperable or surrender assault firearm.
Description: Provides two-year window for persons to transfer, render inoperable or surrender assault firearm.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 5, 2012
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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 15, 2012
Title: Revises definition of destructive device to include weapons of 50 caliber or greater.
Description: Revises definition of destructive device to include weapons of 50 caliber or greater.
Last Action: Substituted by A3659 (4R)
Last Action Date: May 30, 2013
Title: Declares violence a public health crisis. and establishes "Study Commission on Violence."*
Description: Declares violence a public health crisis. and establishes "Study Commission on Violence."*
Last Action: Approved P.L.2013, c,109.
Last Action Date: August 8, 2013
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: Combined with S2723 (SCS)
Last Action Date: May 9, 2013
Title: Regulates sale and transfer of rifle and shotgun ammunition.
Description: Regulates sale and transfer of rifle and shotgun ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 14, 2013
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: Combined with S2723 (SCS)
Last Action Date: May 9, 2013
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: Combined with S2467 (SCS)
Last Action Date: May 9, 2013
Title: Establishes a regulatory system to govern the sale and transfer of ammunition.
Description: Establishes a regulatory system to govern the sale and transfer of ammunition.
Last Action: Combined with S2723 (SCS)
Last Action Date: May 9, 2013
Title: Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.
Description: Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 14, 2013
Title: Requires ammunition sales and transfers be conducted as face-to-face transactions.
Description: Requires ammunition sales and transfers be conducted as face-to-face transactions.
Last Action: Combined with S2723 (SCS)
Last Action Date: May 9, 2013
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: Substituted by A3687 (2R)
Last Action Date: May 30, 2013
Title: Requires submission of certain mental health records to National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
Description: Requires submission of certain mental health records to National Instant Criminal Background Check System.
Last Action: Substituted by A3717 (1R)
Last Action Date: May 13, 2013
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 28, 2013
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: February 4, 2013
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 7, 2013
Title: Codifies regulation exempting firearms records from State's open public records law. *
Description: Codifies regulation exempting firearms records from State's open public records law. *
Last Action: Substituted by A3788 (2R)
Last Action Date: May 30, 2013
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: February 26, 2013
Title: Reduces the maximum lawful capacity of ammunition magazines; prohibits possession of certain firearms having a caliber of 50 or greater.
Description: Reduces the maximum lawful capacity of ammunition magazines; prohibits possession of certain firearms having a caliber of 50 or greater.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 4, 2013
Title: Establishes penalty for failing to report unintentional discharge of firearm in private residence.
Description: Establishes penalty for failing to report unintentional discharge of firearm in private residence.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 11, 2013
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 11, 2013
Title: Requires county prosecutor to apply for revocation of convicted person's firearms purchaser identification card or handgun permit.
Description: Requires county prosecutor to apply for revocation of convicted person's firearms purchaser identification card or handgun permit.
Last Action: Combined with S2723 (SCS)
Last Action Date: May 9, 2013
Title: Establishes enhanced penalties for licensed firearms dealers under certain circumstance.
Description: Establishes enhanced penalties for licensed firearms dealers under certain circumstance.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 25, 2013
Title: Makes crime of firearms trafficking subject to No Early Release Act.
Description: Makes crime of firearms trafficking subject to No Early Release Act.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 25, 2013
Title: Clarifies that motor vehicles used in firearms trafficking are subject to seizure and forfeiture.
Description: Clarifies that motor vehicles used in firearms trafficking are subject to seizure and forfeiture.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 25, 2013
Title: Enhances penalties for certain firearms offenses; designated as Anti-Gun Trafficking Act of 2013.*
Description: Enhances penalties for certain firearms offenses; designated as Anti-Gun Trafficking Act of 2013.*
Last Action: Approved P.L.2013, c.111.
Last Action Date: August 8, 2013
Title: Clarifies that information concerning the total number of firearms purchaser identification cards and permits to purchase a handgun issued in a municipality are public records.
Description: Clarifies that information concerning the total number of firearms purchaser identification cards and permits to purchase a handgun issued in a municipality are public records.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2013, c.112.
Last Action Date: August 8, 2013
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: Recommitted to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 13, 2013
Title: Provides 180-day window for persons to dispose of certain unlawfully possessed firearms.
Description: Provides 180-day window for persons to dispose of certain unlawfully possessed firearms.
Last Action: Substituted by A3796 (2R)
Last Action Date: May 13, 2013
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: Conditional Veto, Received in the Senate
Last Action Date: August 19, 2013
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: April 29, 2013
Title: Mandates that background checks be conducted for private gun sales.
Description: Mandates that background checks be conducted for private gun sales.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 13, 2013
Title: Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm. *
Description: Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm. *
Last Action: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 6, 2013
Title: Upgrades certain unlawful possession of firearms to first degree crime; revises certain penalties under the "Graves Act."
Description: Upgrades certain unlawful possession of firearms to first degree crime; revises certain penalties under the "Graves Act."
Last Action: Approved P.L.2013, c.113.
Last Action Date: August 8, 2013
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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 24, 2013
Title: Authorizes municipalities to contract with appropriately trained municipal firefighters to provide paramedic services.
Description: Authorizes municipalities to contract with appropriately trained municipal firefighters to provide paramedic services.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: July 29, 2013
Title: Permits certain officials to possess pepper spray in quantity carried by law enforcement officers.
Description: Permits certain officials to possess pepper spray in quantity carried by law enforcement officers.
Last Action: Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Last Action Date: January 9, 2014
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: December 16, 2013
