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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the State's forfeiture law to authorize the forfeiture of a motor vehicle if a weapon is unlawfully possessed in that vehicle. Current law prohibits possession of machine guns, handguns, rifles, shotguns and assault weapons without a license. Under the bill, illegal possession of these guns in a motor vehicle subjects that motor vehicle to forfeiture. The purpose of the bill is to protect the public safety by aggressively fighting the illegal possession and transportation of unlawfully possessed firearms. It is the sponsor's understanding that the forfeiture of a motor vehicle seized under this bill would be subject to the provisions regarding the rights of an innocent owner as set forth in N.J.S.2C:64-5.
AI Summary
This bill amends the State's forfeiture law to authorize the forfeiture of a motor vehicle if a weapon is unlawfully possessed in that vehicle. Under current law, the illegal possession of machine guns, handguns, rifles, shotguns, and assault weapons without a license is prohibited. This bill subjects the motor vehicle to forfeiture if these firearms are illegally possessed within it. The purpose of the bill is to protect public safety by aggressively fighting the illegal possession and transportation of unlawfully possessed firearms. The forfeiture of a seized vehicle would be subject to the provisions regarding the rights of an innocent owner.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S0500/468_I1.HTM | 01/15/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/S0500/468_I1.PDF | 01/15/2020 |
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