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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 revises the definition of "firearm" to clarify that BB guns are not firearms and, therefore, are not subject to New Jersey's strict firearms licensing and permitting statutes.
AI Summary
This bill revises the definition of "firearm" in New Jersey law to clarify that BB guns, which use air, compressed air, or carbon dioxide to propel a non-pointed pellet at a low velocity, are not considered firearms and are not subject to the state's strict firearms licensing and permitting statutes. The bill specifically excludes such BB guns from the definition of "firearm" in the existing law.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1000/588_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A1000/588_I1.PDF |
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