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Introduced
05/16/2022
05/16/2022
In Committee
05/16/2022
05/16/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 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 fire non-pointed pellets at a muzzle velocity of less than 500 feet per second, are not considered firearms and are therefore not subject to the state's strict firearms licensing and permitting requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 05/16/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2645 |
| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S3000/2645_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2022/S3000/2645_I1.PDF |
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