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NJ S2888

Prohibits retail dealers of firearms from being located near certain businesses and facilities.


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Introduced
06/20/2022
In Committee
06/20/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill prohibits retail dealers of firearms from being located near certain businesses and facilities. Under the provisions of this bill, a retail dealer of firearms is prohibited from being located within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising an elementary or secondary school; a child care center; a child care facility that provides services to children with an intellectual or developmental disability; a preschool or nursery school; a public or independent institution of higher education or a proprietary school; a licensed health care facility; a funeral home; another retail dealer of firearms; a church, synagogue, temple, or other place of public worship, including a building used for Sunday school or religious school; an establishment which sells alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises; an establishment which sells alcoholic beverages for consumption off the licensed premises; a playground; or a public park.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits retail dealers of firearms from being located within 1,000 feet of certain businesses and facilities, such as schools, child care centers, universities, healthcare facilities, places of worship, establishments that sell alcohol, playgrounds, and public parks. The bill amends existing law to add this proximity restriction for retail firearms dealers, with the goal of protecting public safety, health, and welfare.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 06/20/2022)

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