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NJ S2119

NJ S2119
Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.


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Introduced
03/16/2020
In Committee
03/16/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022

Introduced Session

2020-2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill would authorize the chief of police of a part-time municipal police department or force to issue firearms purchaser identification cards and permits to purchase a handgun. Under current law, only the chiefs of full-time police departments or forces are authorized to issue these firearms cards and permits. Authorizing these chiefs to issue firearms cards and permits would relieve the State Police from processing these applications and facilitate their issuance in a more timely fashion.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the chiefs of part-time municipal police departments or forces to issue firearms purchaser identification cards and permits to purchase a handgun. Under current law, only the chiefs of full-time police departments or forces have this authority. Allowing part-time police chiefs to issue these cards and permits will relieve the State Police from processing these applications and facilitate their issuance in a more timely manner.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/16/2020)

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