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NJ S3003

Upgrades certain crimes related to manufacturing firearms from second to first degree.


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Introduced
09/22/2022
In Committee
09/22/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill upgrades purchasing firearm parts to manufacture a firearm without a serial number; manufacturing a firearm with a three-dimensional printer; manufacturing a covert or undetectable firearm; and transporting a manufactured firearm without a serial number from second degree crimes to first degree crimes. Under current law, it is a second degree crime for a person: · not licensed as a manufacturer to purchase or otherwise obtain separately or as part of a kit a firearm frame or firearm receiver which is not imprinted with a serial number; · not licensed as a manufacturer to manufacture a firearm or certain components of a firearm using a three-dimensional printer; · to distribute to an unlicensed person, including via the Internet, digital instructions to manufacture a firearm or certain components of a firearm using a three-dimensional printer; and · to manufacture, cause to be manufactured, transport, ship, sell or dispose of any covert firearm or undetectable firearm. The bill's provisions upgrade each of these offenses to first degree crimes. A crime of the second degree is punishable by five to 10 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $150,000, or both. A crime of the first degree is punishable by 10 to 20 years imprisonment, a fine of up to $200,000, or both.

AI Summary

This bill upgrades several crimes related to manufacturing firearms from second-degree to first-degree offenses. Specifically, it upgrades purchasing firearm parts to manufacture a firearm without a serial number, manufacturing a firearm with a three-dimensional printer, manufacturing a covert or undetectable firearm, and transporting a manufactured firearm without a serial number. Under current law, these are second-degree crimes punishable by 5-10 years imprisonment and up to $150,000 in fines. The bill makes them first-degree crimes, which carry 10-20 years imprisonment and up to $200,000 in fines. This bill aims to increase penalties for the illegal manufacture and distribution of untraceable, undetectable, and otherwise unlawful firearms.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 09/22/2022)

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