76 total bills, 33 anti-gun bills,
26 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed New Jersey Firearm Legislation
76 total bills, 33 anti-gun bills,
26 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Legislation carries over from even-numbered years to odd-numbered years
Title: Proposes constitutional amendment to establish State right to keep and bear arms.
Description: Proposes constitutional amendment to establish State right to keep and bear arms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures.
Description: Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Urges President and Congress of United States to enact assault weapons ban including prohibition against large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Description: Urges President and Congress of United States to enact assault weapons ban including prohibition against large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Description: Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2024
Title: Allows possession of bear spray under certain conditions.
Description: Allows possession of bear spray under certain conditions.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment, Natural Resources, and Solid Waste Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Clarifies that licensed dealers may provide firearms for display at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.
Description: Clarifies that licensed dealers may provide firearms for display at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
Description: Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Description: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Decriminalizes manufacture and certain possession of slingshots.
Description: Decriminalizes manufacture and certain possession of slingshots.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Prohibits use of new merchant category code by credit card companies for purchases of firearms and ammunitions.
Description: Prohibits use of new merchant category code by credit card companies for purchases of firearms and ammunitions.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning firearm.
Description: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Prohibits possession of firearm by person convicted of animal cruelty.
Description: Prohibits possession of firearm by person convicted of animal cruelty.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.
Description: Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Requires certain insurance carriers to include firearm liability insurance as policy option.
Description: Requires certain insurance carriers to include firearm liability insurance as policy option.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes pilot program to provide training at no cost to certain persons seeking firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun.
Description: Establishes pilot program to provide training at no cost to certain persons seeking firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase handgun, or permit to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
Description: Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with certain firearm offenses be detained prior to trial.
Description: Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with certain firearm offenses be detained prior to trial.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Upgrades certain crimes related to manufacturing firearms from second to first degree.
Description: Upgrades certain crimes related to manufacturing firearms from second to first degree.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.
Description: Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Clarifies that BB guns are not firearms under New Jersey law.
Description: Clarifies that BB guns are not firearms under New Jersey law.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Requires seizure of ammunition and certain firearm components in response to domestic violence restraining order or conviction.
Description: Requires seizure of ammunition and certain firearm components in response to domestic violence restraining order or conviction.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Provides for notification to new residents regarding banned weapons.
Description: Provides for notification to new residents regarding banned weapons.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.
Description: Establishes "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.
Description: Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Increases certain firearms permit fees.
Description: Increases certain firearms permit fees.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Prohibits retail dealers of firearms from being located near certain businesses and facilities.
Description: Prohibits retail dealers of firearms from being located near certain businesses and facilities.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Prohibits use of firearms and firearms-related items as raffle prizes.
Description: Prohibits use of firearms and firearms-related items as raffle prizes.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
Description: Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.
Description: Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Clarifies that chief of police or Superintendent of State Police has burden of proving applicant's disqualification for permit to purchase handgun or firearms purchaser identification card.
Description: Clarifies that chief of police or Superintendent of State Police has burden of proving applicant's disqualification for permit to purchase handgun or firearms purchaser identification card.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes reasonableness standard for persons lawfully transporting firearm who deviate from course of travel.
Description: Establishes reasonableness standard for persons lawfully transporting firearm who deviate from course of travel.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.
Description: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit.
Description: Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Eliminates presumption of non-imprisonment for theft of a firearm.
Description: Eliminates presumption of non-imprisonment for theft of a firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Exempts qualified veterans from paying certain firearm related fees.
Description: Exempts qualified veterans from paying certain firearm related fees.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes 180 day prohibition on purchase of handgun for certain individuals who fail to report loss or theft of firearm.
Description: Establishes 180 day prohibition on purchase of handgun for certain individuals who fail to report loss or theft of firearm.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Description: Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: "New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
Description: "New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.
Description: Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request.
Description: Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 1, 2024
Title: Exempts certain veterans from field or live-fire range portion of hunter gun safety course.
Description: Exempts certain veterans from field or live-fire range portion of hunter gun safety course.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee
Last Action Date: February 12, 2024
Title: Requires firearm transfer between members of immediate family be conducted through licensed retail firearm dealer.
Description: Requires firearm transfer between members of immediate family be conducted through licensed retail firearm dealer.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2024
Title: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Description: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: March 18, 2024
Title: Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry.
Description: Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry.
Last Action:
Last Action Date: April 16, 2024
Title: Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Description: Designates June of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Month."
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Urges Congress and US President to enact "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act."
Description: Urges Congress and US President to enact "Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act."
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 7, 2024
Title: Urges Congress and President of US to enact legislation addressing interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.
Description: Urges Congress and President of US to enact legislation addressing interstate transportation of firearms or ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: March 7, 2024
Title: Requires certain insurance carriers to include firearm liability insurance as policy option.
Description: Requires certain insurance carriers to include firearm liability insurance as policy option.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Commerce Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Description: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Increases criminal penalties if leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death.
Description: Increases criminal penalties if leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning firearm.
Description: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning firearm.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
Description: Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.
Description: Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use.
Description: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Imposes gross receipts tax on firearms and firearms ammunition.
Description: Imposes gross receipts tax on firearms and firearms ammunition.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Increases certain firearms permit fees.
Description: Increases certain firearms permit fees.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.
Description: Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
Description: Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.
Description: Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions relating to firearms.
Description: Expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions relating to firearms.
Last Action: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 12, 2024
Title: Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up.
Description: Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with certain firearm offenses be detained prior to trial.
Description: Establishes rebuttable presumption that person charged with certain firearm offenses be detained prior to trial.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Upgrades certain crimes related to manufacturing firearms from second to first degree.
Description: Upgrades certain crimes related to manufacturing firearms from second to first degree.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of binary firearm triggers.
Description: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of binary firearm triggers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers.
Description: Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
Description: Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Prohibits use of new merchant category code by credit card companies for purchases of firearms and ammunitions.
Description: Prohibits use of new merchant category code by credit card companies for purchases of firearms and ammunitions.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Description: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: "New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
Description: "New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: January 9, 2024
Title: Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit.
Description: Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2024
Title: Permits place of worship to establish security plan to select one person to carry handgun during religious services.
Description: Permits place of worship to establish security plan to select one person to carry handgun during religious services.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 8, 2024
Title: Clarifies that BB guns are not firearms under New Jersey law.
Description: Clarifies that BB guns are not firearms under New Jersey law.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 12, 2024
Title: Makes various changes to address sexual assault and child abuse and neglect involving military personnel; addresses protection, penalties, enforcement, jurisdiction, and victim compensation matters.
Description: Makes various changes to address sexual assault and child abuse and neglect involving military personnel; addresses protection, penalties, enforcement, jurisdiction, and victim compensation matters.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee
Last Action Date: February 15, 2024
Title: Establishes "gun-free" and "weapon free" zones around certain school and public properties.
Description: Establishes "gun-free" and "weapon free" zones around certain school and public properties.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2024
Title: Allows honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard to carry handgun.
Description: Allows honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard to carry handgun.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: February 22, 2024
Title: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.
Description: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program.
Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
Last Action Date: April 15, 2024
