202 total bills, 100 anti-gun bills,
44 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed New Jersey Firearm Legislation
202 total bills, 100 anti-gun bills,
44 pro-gun bills for this session
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Title: Memorializes Congress and President of United States to enact H.R. 923, allowing reciprocity for carrying of certain concealed firearms.
Description: Memorializes Congress and President of United States to enact H.R. 923, allowing reciprocity for carrying of certain concealed firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Designates June 21 of each year as "ASK Day" to promote children's health and gun safety.
Description: Designates June 21 of each year as "ASK Day" to promote children's health and gun safety.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2017, JR-13.
Last Action Date: July 21, 2017
Title: Opposes United States signing and United States Senate ratifying United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty.
Description: Opposes United States signing and United States Senate ratifying United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty.
Last Action: INT 1RA REF ARO
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
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: February 8, 2016
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 27, 2016
Title: Urges President and Congress to permit military personnel to carry loaded firearms at military facilities.
Description: Urges President and Congress to permit military personnel to carry loaded firearms at military facilities.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2016
Title: Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request.
Description: Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.
Description: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
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, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
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 27, 2016
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: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2016
Title: Determines that State Police rule to expand definition of justtifiable need for purpose of handgun carry permit is inconsistent with legislative intent.
Description: Determines that State Police rule to expand definition of justtifiable need for purpose of handgun carry permit is inconsistent with legislative intent.
Last Action: Substituted by SCR101 (1R)
Last Action Date: June 16, 2016
Title: Memorializes Legislatures of 43 states to enact legislation banning AR-15 and other assault firearms.
Description: Memorializes Legislatures of 43 states to enact legislation banning AR-15 and other assault firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 20, 2016
Title: Memorializes Congress to enact legislation enhancing safeguards prior to sale of firearms.
Description: Memorializes Congress to enact legislation enhancing safeguards prior to sale of firearms.
Last Action: Substituted by SCR111
Last Action Date: December 7, 2017
Title: Prohibits adoption of State Police proposed rule expanding justifiable need standard for issuing handgun carry permits.
Description: Prohibits adoption of State Police proposed rule expanding justifiable need standard for issuing handgun carry permits.
Last Action: Substituted by SCR117
Last Action Date: December 19, 2016
Title: Memorializes Congress to repeal the moratorium on firearm violence research and funding.
Description: Memorializes Congress to repeal the moratorium on firearm violence research and funding.
Last Action: Substituted by SCR124 (1R)
Last Action Date: May 22, 2017
Title: Opposes vote by US Congress to repeal certain federal regulation regarding firearm background checks.
Description: Opposes vote by US Congress to repeal certain federal regulation regarding firearm background checks.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 27, 2017
Title: Memorializes Congress and President of the United States to allow reciprocity for carrying of certain concealed firearms.
Description: Memorializes Congress and President of the United States to allow reciprocity for carrying of certain concealed firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 20, 2017
Title: Urges Congress to oppose federal legislation infringing on state regulation of guns.
Description: Urges Congress to oppose federal legislation infringing on state regulation of guns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 23, 2017
Title: Provides that Senate and General Assembly support litigation to challenge validity of rule expanding justifiable need standard for issuing handgun carry permits.
Description: Provides that Senate and General Assembly support litigation to challenge validity of rule expanding justifiable need standard for issuing handgun carry permits.
Last Action: Substituted by SCR149
Last Action Date: March 16, 2017
Title: Urges Congress and President to enact "Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act."
Description: Urges Congress and President to enact "Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act."
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 1, 2017
Title: Urges Congress to oppose pending federal concealed carry reciprocity legislation.
Description: Urges Congress to oppose pending federal concealed carry reciprocity legislation.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 14, 2017
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: January 27, 2016
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 Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Permits certain retired law enforcement officers to possess hollow nose ammunition.
Description: Permits certain retired law enforcement officers to possess hollow nose ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Requires successful completion of firearms education program to obtain initial firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun.
Description: Requires successful completion of firearms education program to obtain initial firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Requires public agency responding to record request to redact information contained in accident report, except for drivers' names and diagram of accident.
Description: Requires public agency responding to record request to redact information contained in accident report, except for drivers' names and diagram of accident.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Amends and repeals certain parts of New Jersey firearm statutes.
Description: Amends and repeals certain parts of New Jersey firearm statutes.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Removes prohibition on possession of stun guns.
Description: Removes prohibition on possession of stun guns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Clarifies that BB guns are not firearms under New Jersey law.
Description: Clarifies that BB guns are not firearms under New Jersey law.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
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: Withdrawn from Consideration
Last Action Date: February 4, 2016
Title: Creates fourth degree crime of operating drone equipped with weapon.
Description: Creates fourth degree crime of operating drone equipped with weapon.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
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: January 27, 2016
Title: Implements person-first language and changes pejorative terminology referring to persons with certain disabilities or substance use disorders.*
Description: Implements person-first language and changes pejorative terminology referring to persons with certain disabilities or substance use disorders.*
Last Action: Substituted by S2721 (1R)
Last Action Date: June 8, 2017
Title: Exempts from disclosure as public record information provided by individual to government agency under certain circumstances.*
Description: Exempts from disclosure as public record information provided by individual to government agency under certain circumstances.*
Last Action: Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Last Action Date: June 16, 2016
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 27, 2016
Title: Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.
Description: Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.
Last Action: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
Last Action Date: January 5, 2018
Title: Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Description: Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Last Action: Substituted by S805
Last Action Date: April 7, 2016
Title: Requires criminal history record background check for rifle and shotgun purchases.
Description: Requires criminal history record background check for rifle and shotgun purchases.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun.
Description: Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
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: January 27, 2016
Title: Omits State Police detectives from Open Public Records Act.
Description: Omits State Police detectives from Open Public Records Act.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Establishes fourth degree crime of possessing firearms locator application; enhances penalty if such application is used in theft of firearm.
Description: Establishes fourth degree crime of possessing firearms locator application; enhances penalty if such application is used in theft of firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Grants full police status to special agents in the Department of the Treasury; authorizes special agents to carry firearms at all times.
Description: Grants full police status to special agents in the Department of the Treasury; authorizes special agents to carry firearms at all times.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Prohibits possession of ammunition capable of penetrating body armor.
Description: Prohibits possession of ammunition capable of penetrating body armor.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Creates self-defense justification for victims of domestic violence.
Description: Creates self-defense justification for victims of domestic violence.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
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 27, 2016
Title: Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers.
Description: Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Establishes commission to approve personaliized handguns; requires firearm retailers to sell personalized handguns.*
Description: Establishes commission to approve personaliized handguns; requires firearm retailers to sell personalized handguns.*
Last Action: Substituted by S816 (1R)
Last Action Date: June 27, 2016
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: January 27, 2016
Title: Makes reforms to mental health treatment; clarifies law governing purchase of firearms by persons with history of mental illness.
Description: Makes reforms to mental health treatment; clarifies law governing purchase of firearms by persons with history of mental illness.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
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: Reported out of Assembly Committee, 2nd Reading
Last Action Date: April 4, 2016
Title: Prioritizes applications for firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase a handgun, and permits to carry a handgun under certain circumstances.
Description: Prioritizes applications for firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase a handgun, and permits to carry a handgun under certain circumstances.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.
Description: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Revises statutes concerning firearms purchaser identification cards and handgun purchase permits; makes handgun purchase permit valid for four years.
Description: Revises statutes concerning firearms purchaser identification cards and handgun purchase permits; makes handgun purchase permit valid for four years.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Reforms PANYNJ.
Description: Reforms PANYNJ.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
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: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Requires State Police to produce brochure summarizing law governing transport and possession of firearms; requires MVC to make brochure available to new State residents registering vehicles.
Description: Requires State Police to produce brochure summarizing law governing transport and possession of firearms; requires MVC to make brochure available to new State residents registering vehicles.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Revises court filing fees, assessments, penalties, fines, and certain firearms licensing fees to fund Pretrial Services Program, e-court information system and Legal Services of New Jersey; repeals certain statutory provisions concerning court fees.
Description: Revises court filing fees, assessments, penalties, fines, and certain firearms licensing fees to fund Pretrial Services Program, e-court information system and Legal Services of New Jersey; repeals certain statutory provisions concerning court fees.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 27, 2016
Title: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.
Description: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.
Last Action: Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (51-6-10)
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Authorizes gun violence restraining orders and firearm seizure warrants.
Description: Authorizes gun violence restraining orders and firearm seizure warrants.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 4, 2016
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: February 4, 2016
Title: Permits municipality to enact ordinance regulating where sex offenders may reside; restricts locations of certain child care centers and school bus stops.
Description: Permits municipality to enact ordinance regulating where sex offenders may reside; restricts locations of certain child care centers and school bus stops.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 4, 2016
Title: Expands list of retired law enforcement officers eligible to carry handgun.
Description: Expands list of retired law enforcement officers eligible to carry handgun.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2017, c.110.
Last Action Date: July 13, 2017
Title: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Description: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2016
Title: Requires State to recognize permits to carry handguns issued to certain New Jersey residents by other states.
Description: Requires State to recognize permits to carry handguns issued to certain New Jersey residents by other states.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2016
Title: Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing a firearm.
Description: Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing a firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2016
Title: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use.
Description: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Last Action Date: February 16, 2016
Title: Increases campus security by allowing institutions of higher education to offer partial tuition credit to police officers enrolled at the institution who agree to be on duty while attending classes.
Description: Increases campus security by allowing institutions of higher education to offer partial tuition credit to police officers enrolled at the institution who agree to be on duty while attending classes.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
Last Action Date: February 16, 2016
Title: Concerns government records requests for communications covered by attorney-client privilege.
Description: Concerns government records requests for communications covered by attorney-client privilege.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 16, 2016
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: May 1, 2017
Title: Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun.
Description: Revises procedures for securing a permit to carry a handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 16, 2016
Title: Revises definition of "antique firearm" to include handguns.
Description: Revises definition of "antique firearm" to include handguns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2016
Title: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."
Description: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2016
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: February 22, 2016
Title: Decriminalizes manufacture and certain possession of slingshots.
Description: Decriminalizes manufacture and certain possession of slingshots.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2016
Title: Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds; exempts firearms with .22 caliber tubular magazines from 10 round limitation.
Description: Reduces maximum capacity of ammunition magazines to 10 rounds; exempts firearms with .22 caliber tubular magazines from 10 round limitation.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2016
Title: Revises court filing fees, assessments, penalties, fines, and certain licensing fees to fund Pretrial Services Program, e-court information system and Legal Services of New Jersey; repeals certain statutory provisions concerning court fees.
Description: Revises court filing fees, assessments, penalties, fines, and certain licensing fees to fund Pretrial Services Program, e-court information system and Legal Services of New Jersey; repeals certain statutory provisions concerning court fees.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 3, 2016
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: March 7, 2016
Title: Upgrades penalties for crimes committed with aid of firearms locator application.
Description: Upgrades penalties for crimes committed with aid of firearms locator application.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 7, 2016
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: March 7, 2016
Title: Permits certain off-duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms on State property.
Description: Permits certain off-duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms on State property.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 4, 2016
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: April 4, 2016
Title: Clarifies that retired campus police officers are eligible for handgun carry permit.
Description: Clarifies that retired campus police officers are eligible for handgun carry permit.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 4, 2016
Title: Authorizes certain law enforcement officers and corrections officers to possess and use stun guns while on duty.
Description: Authorizes certain law enforcement officers and corrections officers to possess and use stun guns while on duty.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 4, 2016
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: April 4, 2016
Title: Clarifies situations in which persons legally transporting firearm may deviate from course of travel.
Description: Clarifies situations in which persons legally transporting firearm may deviate from course of travel.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 14, 2016
Title: Requires school district that includes grades kindergarten through six to offer Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program.
Description: Requires school district that includes grades kindergarten through six to offer Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee
Last Action Date: April 14, 2016
Title: Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times.
Description: Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 14, 2016
Title: Establishes reasonableness standard for persons lawfully transporting firearm who deviate from course of travel.
Description: Establishes reasonableness standard for persons lawfully transporting firearm who deviate from course of travel.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 12, 2016
Title: Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.
Description: Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.
Last Action: Conditional Veto, Received in the Assembly
Last Action Date: September 8, 2016
Title: Requires University Behavioral Health Care of Rutgers University to undertake comprehensive study of firearms violence.
Description: Requires University Behavioral Health Care of Rutgers University to undertake comprehensive study of firearms violence.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 23, 2016
Title: Excludes .22 caliber tubular magazines from large capacity ammunition magazine definition.
Description: Excludes .22 caliber tubular magazines from large capacity ammunition magazine definition.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 23, 2016
Title: Allows active duty members of United States military to carry firearm at all times.
Description: Allows active duty members of United States military to carry firearm at all times.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 20, 2016
Title: Requires newly manufactured handguns to be micro-stamped; establishes handgun database.
Description: Requires newly manufactured handguns to be micro-stamped; establishes handgun database.
Last Action: Reported and Referred to Assembly Appropriations Committee
Last Action Date: September 22, 2016
Title: Permits law enforcement agencies to buy firearms directly from manufacturers; clarifies permits and identification cards not required.*
Description: Permits law enforcement agencies to buy firearms directly from manufacturers; clarifies permits and identification cards not required.*
Last Action: Substituted by S2337 (1R)
Last Action Date: October 20, 2016
Title: Requires color photo on firearms identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.
Description: Requires color photo on firearms identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: September 15, 2016
Title: Enhances protections for domestic violence victims by restricting access to firearms by certain persons; provides for minimum terms of incarceration for offenders who commit physically violent acts.
Description: Enhances protections for domestic violence victims by restricting access to firearms by certain persons; provides for minimum terms of incarceration for offenders who commit physically violent acts.
Last Action: Substituted by S2483
Last Action Date: November 21, 2016
Title: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for temporary transfer of firearm at firing range.
Description: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for temporary transfer of firearm at firing range.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: September 19, 2016
Title: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for use of firearm at firing range.
Description: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for use of firearm at firing range.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: September 19, 2016
Title: Clarifies that correctional officers and juvenile correctional officers are permitted to carry firearm upon initial appointment.
Description: Clarifies that correctional officers and juvenile correctional officers are permitted to carry firearm upon initial appointment.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: October 20, 2016
Title: "Pedals' Law"; prohibits hunting and establishes non-lethal control program for black bear for five years; prohibits certain actions that result in feeding of bears and requires use of bear-resistant containers; dumpsters, and food boxes in bear habitat.
Description: "Pedals' Law"; prohibits hunting and establishes non-lethal control program for black bear for five years; prohibits certain actions that result in feeding of bears and requires use of bear-resistant containers; dumpsters, and food boxes in bear habitat.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee
Last Action Date: October 27, 2016
Title: Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center at Rutgers, The State University.
Description: Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center at Rutgers, The State University.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
Last Action Date: December 5, 2016
Title: Provides that demonstration of specific threat establishes justifiable need for issuance of permit to carry.
Description: Provides that demonstration of specific threat establishes justifiable need for issuance of permit to carry.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 23, 2017
Title: Allows possession of bear spray under certain conditions.
Description: Allows possession of bear spray under certain conditions.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 27, 2017
Title: Allows veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard with 20 or more years of service to carry handgun.
Description: Allows veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard with 20 or more years of service to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 27, 2017
Title: Requires photo identification for handgun ammunition purchases.
Description: Requires photo identification for handgun ammunition purchases.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 20, 2017
Title: Requires electronic reporting of handgun ammunition sales.
Description: Requires electronic reporting of handgun ammunition sales.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 20, 2017
Title: Establishes crime of purchasing components to unlawfully manufacture untraceable firearms.
Description: Establishes crime of purchasing components to unlawfully manufacture untraceable firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 18, 2017
Title: Permits municipalities, by ordinance, to prohibit release of balloons.
Description: Permits municipalities, by ordinance, to prohibit release of balloons.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly State and Local Government Committee
Last Action Date: June 1, 2017
Title: Increases fee for firearms purchaser identification card; requires color photo on firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.
Description: Increases fee for firearms purchaser identification card; requires color photo on firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 1, 2017
Title: Permits possession of certain types of ammunition and increases penalties for possession for an unlawful purpose.
Description: Permits possession of certain types of ammunition and increases penalties for possession for an unlawful purpose.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 1, 2017
Title: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Description: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: July 13, 2017
Title: Prohibits holder of machine gun or assault weapon license from carrying in public.
Description: Prohibits holder of machine gun or assault weapon license from carrying in public.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: November 30, 2017
Title: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of certain firearm components.
Description: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of certain firearm components.
Last Action: Substituted by S3477 (SCS)
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Criminalizes sale and possession of certain firearm components.
Description: Criminalizes sale and possession of certain firearm components.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 4, 2017
Title: Authorizes persons 21 years of age or older to purchase and possess stun guns.
Description: Authorizes persons 21 years of age or older to purchase and possess stun guns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 14, 2017
Title: Regulates purchase and sale of stun guns.
Description: Regulates purchase and sale of stun guns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: December 18, 2017
Title: Designates June 21 of each year as "ASK Day" to promote children's health and gun safety.
Description: Designates June 21 of each year as "ASK Day" to promote children's health and gun safety.
Last Action: Substituted by AJR37
Last Action Date: June 29, 2017
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: January 12, 2016
Title: Determines that State Police rule to expand definition of justtifiable need for purpose of handgun carry permit is inconsistent with legislative intent.*
Description: Determines that State Police rule to expand definition of justtifiable need for purpose of handgun carry permit is inconsistent with legislative intent.*
Last Action: Filed with Secretary of State
Last Action Date: June 16, 2016
Title: Memorializes Congress to enact legislation enhancing safeguards prior to sale of firearms.
Description: Memorializes Congress to enact legislation enhancing safeguards prior to sale of firearms.
Last Action: Filed with Secretary of State
Last Action Date: December 7, 2017
Title: Prohibits adoption of State Police proposed rule expanding justifiable need standard for issuing handgun carry permits.
Description: Prohibits adoption of State Police proposed rule expanding justifiable need standard for issuing handgun carry permits.
Last Action: Filed with Secretary of State
Last Action Date: December 19, 2016
Title: Memorializes Congress and President of the United States to allow reciprocity for carrying of certain concealed firearms.
Description: Memorializes Congress and President of the United States to allow reciprocity for carrying of certain concealed firearms.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 25, 2017
Title: Provides that Senate and General Assembly support litigation to challenge validity of rule expanding justifiable need standard for issuing handgun carry permits.
Description: Provides that Senate and General Assembly support litigation to challenge validity of rule expanding justifiable need standard for issuing handgun carry permits.
Last Action: Filed with Secretary of State
Last Action Date: March 16, 2017
Title: Prohibits possession of ammunition capable of penetrating body armor.
Description: Prohibits possession of ammunition capable of penetrating body armor.
Last Action: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
Last Action Date: September 12, 2016
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 12, 2016
Title: Urges Congress and President to enact "Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act."
Description: Urges Congress and President to enact "Lawful Interstate Transportation of Firearms Act."
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 1, 2017
Title: Prohibits firearm possession by persons convicted of certain offenses.*
Description: Prohibits firearm possession by persons convicted of certain offenses.*
Last Action: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2016
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: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 16, 2016
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: Withdrawn from Consideration
Last Action Date: February 11, 2016
Title: Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.
Description: Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
Title: "The 10-20-Life Law."
Description: "The 10-20-Life Law."
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
Title: Makes reforms to mental health treatment; clarifies law governing purchase of firearms by persons with history of mental illness.
Description: Makes reforms to mental health treatment; clarifies law governing purchase of firearms by persons with history of mental illness.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
Title: Prohibits sale and possession of undetectable firearms manufactured using three dimensional printing technology.
Description: Prohibits sale and possession of undetectable firearms manufactured using three dimensional printing technology.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
Title: Authorizes gun violence restraining orders and firearm seizure warrants.
Description: Authorizes gun violence restraining orders and firearm seizure warrants.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
Title: Adds conviction of unlawfully possessing weapon to list of crimes that statutorily prohibit someone from buying or owning firearm.
Description: Adds conviction of unlawfully possessing weapon to list of crimes that statutorily prohibit someone from buying or owning firearm.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
Title: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."
Description: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act."
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
Title: Provides for forfeiture of vehicle where weapon was unlawfully possessed.
Description: Provides for forfeiture of vehicle where weapon was unlawfully possessed.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
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: January 12, 2016
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 12, 2016
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 12, 2016
Title: Reduces drug free school and public property zones to 200 feet.
Description: Reduces drug free school and public property zones to 200 feet.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
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: January 12, 2016
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 12, 2016
Title: Establishes a regulatory program for rifle and shotgun ammunition sales.
Description: Establishes a regulatory program for rifle and shotgun ammunition sales.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
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 12, 2016
Title: Requires criminal history record background check for rifle and shotgun purchases.
Description: Requires criminal history record background check for rifle and shotgun purchases.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
Title: Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Description: Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Last Action: Conditional Veto, Received in the Senate
Last Action Date: May 23, 2016
Title: Establishes commission to approve personaliized handguns; requires firearm retailers to sell personalized handguns.*
Description: Establishes commission to approve personaliized handguns; requires firearm retailers to sell personalized handguns.*
Last Action: Conditional Veto, Received in the Senate
Last Action Date: September 8, 2016
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 12, 2016
Title: Revises statutes concerning firearms purchaser identification cards and handgun purchase permits; makes handgun purchase permit valid for four years.
Description: Revises statutes concerning firearms purchaser identification cards and handgun purchase permits; makes handgun purchase permit valid for four years.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
Title: Requires AG to notify certain legislators of decision not to defend validity of challenged State statute in court.
Description: Requires AG to notify certain legislators of decision not to defend validity of challenged State statute in court.
Last Action: Reported from Senate Committee, 2nd Reading
Last Action Date: June 15, 2017
Title: Makes certain access changes to open public records act; establishes State public finance website and creates program for development of local websites; makes appropriation.
Description: Makes certain access changes to open public records act; establishes State public finance website and creates program for development of local websites; makes appropriation.
Last Action: Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading without recommendation
Last Action Date: June 29, 2017
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 Economic Growth Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2016
Title: Removes prohibition on possession of stun guns.
Description: Removes prohibition on possession of stun guns.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2016
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: February 8, 2016
Title: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.
Description: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.
Last Action: Substituted by A2374 (2R)
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Authorizes persons with certain records of mental illness to petition court for relief from federal firearms prohibition.
Description: Authorizes persons with certain records of mental illness to petition court for relief from federal firearms prohibition.
Last Action: Referred to Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee
Last Action Date: March 7, 2016
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: February 8, 2016
Title: Provides that possession of air or spring gun for an unlawful purpose is a crime of the third degree.
Description: Provides that possession of air or spring gun for an unlawful purpose is a crime of the third degree.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2016
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: February 8, 2016
Title: Establishes various good governance requirements at certain bi-state authorities.
Description: Establishes various good governance requirements at certain bi-state authorities.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Last Action Date: February 11, 2016
Title: Excludes .22 caliber tubular magazines from large capacity ammunition magazine definition.
Description: Excludes .22 caliber tubular magazines from large capacity ammunition magazine definition.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 16, 2016
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: March 7, 2016
Title: Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.
Description: Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 7, 2016
Title: Clarifies that retired campus police officers are eligible for handgun carry permit.
Description: Clarifies that retired campus police officers are eligible for handgun carry permit.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 7, 2016
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 in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 7, 2016
Title: Authorizes certain law enforcement officers and corrections officers to possess and use stun guns while on duty.
Description: Authorizes certain law enforcement officers and corrections officers to possess and use stun guns while on duty.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 7, 2016
Title: Expands list of retired law enforcement officers eligible to carry handgun.
Description: Expands list of retired law enforcement officers eligible to carry handgun.
Last Action: Substituted by A2690 (2R)
Last Action Date: May 25, 2017
Title: Requires issuance of handgun carry permits to certain public officials with firearms training.
Description: Requires issuance of handgun carry permits to certain public officials with firearms training.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 18, 2016
Title: Revises definition of "antique firearm" to include handguns.
Description: Revises definition of "antique firearm" to include handguns.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 18, 2016
Title: Revises court filing fees, assessments, penalties, fines, and certain licensing fees to fund Pretrial Services Program, e-court information system and Legal Services of New Jersey; repeals certain statutory provisions concerning court fees.
Description: Revises court filing fees, assessments, penalties, fines, and certain licensing fees to fund Pretrial Services Program, e-court information system and Legal Services of New Jersey; repeals certain statutory provisions concerning court fees.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: April 21, 2016
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: April 21, 2016
Title: Permits certain off-duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms on State property.
Description: Permits certain off-duty law enforcement officers to carry firearms on State property.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 25, 2016
Title: Clarifies that handgun ammunition may be sold to retired law enforcement officers with certain identification.
Description: Clarifies that handgun ammunition may be sold to retired law enforcement officers with certain identification.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 25, 2016
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: May 2, 2016
Title: Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times.
Description: Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 5, 2016
Title: Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.
Description: Codifies regulations defining justifiable need to carry handgun.
Last Action: Substituted by A3689 (1R)
Last Action Date: June 27, 2016
Title: Permits law enforcement agencies to buy firearms directly from manufacturers; clarifies permits and identification cards not required.*
Description: Permits law enforcement agencies to buy firearms directly from manufacturers; clarifies permits and identification cards not required.*
Last Action: Approved P.L.2016, c.74.
Last Action Date: December 5, 2016
Title: Requires newly manufactured handguns to be micro-stamped; establishes handgun database.
Description: Requires newly manufactured handguns to be micro-stamped; establishes handgun database.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: June 27, 2016
Title: Enhances protections for domestic violence victims by restricting access to firearms by certain persons; provides for minimum terms of incarceration for offenders who commit physically violent acts.
Description: Enhances protections for domestic violence victims by restricting access to firearms by certain persons; provides for minimum terms of incarceration for offenders who commit physically violent acts.
Last Action: Approved P.L.2016, c.91.
Last Action Date: January 9, 2017
Title: Requires color photo on firearms identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.
Description: Requires color photo on firearms identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: September 8, 2016
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: Motion To Table (21-10) (Weinberg)
Last Action Date: June 26, 2017
Title: Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.
Description: Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms.
Last Action: Passed by the Senate (30-1)
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for temporary transfer of firearm at firing range.
Description: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for temporary transfer of firearm at firing range.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: October 13, 2016
Title: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for use of firearm at firing range.
Description: Requires firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun for use of firearm at firing range.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: October 13, 2016
Title: Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center at Rutgers, The State University.
Description: Establishes Firearm Violence Research Center at Rutgers, The State University.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Higher Education Committee
Last Action Date: December 12, 2016
Title: Requires photo identification for handgun ammunition purchases.
Description: Requires photo identification for handgun ammunition purchases.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 6, 2017
Title: Requires electronic reporting of handgun ammunition sales.
Description: Requires electronic reporting of handgun ammunition sales.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 6, 2017
Title: Increases fee for firearms purchaser identification card; requires color photo on firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.
Description: Increases fee for firearms purchaser identification card; requires color photo on firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 8, 2017
Title: Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with unlawful firearm possession be detained prior to trial.
Description: Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with unlawful firearm possession be detained prior to trial.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: May 8, 2017
Title: Allows veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard with 20 or more years of service to carry handgun.
Description: Allows veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard with 20 or more years of service to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: May 8, 2017
Title: Permits municipalities, by ordinance, to prohibit release of balloons.
Description: Permits municipalities, by ordinance, to prohibit release of balloons.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: June 12, 2017
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: June 12, 2017
Title: Establishes 80 as maximum age for retired police officer to obtain special permit to carry handgun and requires proof of medical exam for officers age 76 to 80.
Description: Establishes 80 as maximum age for retired police officer to obtain special permit to carry handgun and requires proof of medical exam for officers age 76 to 80.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: July 4, 2017
Title: Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater.
Description: Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: October 5, 2017
Title: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of certain firearm components.
Description: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of certain firearm components.
Last Action: Passed Assembly (Passed Both Houses) (69-0-0)
Last Action Date: January 8, 2018
Title: Prohibits mail order, Internet, telephone, and any other anonymous method of ammunition sale or transfer in New Jersey.
Description: Prohibits mail order, Internet, telephone, and any other anonymous method of ammunition sale or transfer in New Jersey.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: November 9, 2017
Title: Criminalizes purchase or possession of firearms ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes.
Description: Criminalizes purchase or possession of firearms ammunition by persons convicted of certain crimes.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: November 9, 2017
Title: Prohibits holder of machine gun or assault firearm license from carrying in public.
Description: Prohibits holder of machine gun or assault firearm license from carrying in public.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: November 9, 2017
Title: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.
Description: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: November 9, 2017
