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NJ A5546
NJ A5546Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
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Introduced
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
In Committee
06/05/2023
06/05/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024
01/08/2024
Introduced Session
2022-2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the background investigation of an applicant for a firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase a handgun, or permit to carry a handgun to take precedence over the investigation of other applicants if there is a restraining order in effect that was obtained by the applicant against a domestic violence offender pursuant to the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" (PVDA). The bill requires the standard application form for an identification card or either type of permit to set forth whether a restraining order obtained by the applicant against a domestic violence offender pursuant to the PVDA is in effect, in order to alert law enforcement that the application should take precedence. The sponsor's intent is to accelerate the process of victims of domestic violence obtaining identification cards or permits in order to allow them to protect themselves.
AI Summary
This bill requires the background investigation of an applicant for a firearms purchaser identification card, permit to purchase a handgun, or permit to carry a handgun to take precedence over the investigation of other applicants if there is a restraining order in effect that was obtained by the applicant against a domestic violence offender. The bill also requires the standard application form to indicate whether such a restraining order is in effect, in order to alert law enforcement that the application should take precedence. The sponsor's intent is to accelerate the process for victims of domestic violence to obtain these identification cards or permits to allow them to protect themselves.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 06/05/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/A5546 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2022/A6000/5546_I1.HTM |
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