NJ S1141

Bill

NJ S1141

Increases certain firearms permit fees.

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill increases the application fees for firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase a handgun, and permits to carry a handgun. Under current law, the one-time application fee for a firearms purchaser identification card is $5. This bill increases that fee to $100. The $2 application fee for a permit to purchase a handgun for each handgun purchased is increased to $50 under the bill. Finally, the $20 fee for the initial application for a permit to carry a handgun and subsequent two-year renewals of the permit is increased to $200. According to the sponsor, fees for firearms permits have not been changed since the 1960s and therefore, the increases in the fees set forth in the bill are warranted.

AI Summary

This bill significantly increases the fees associated with obtaining and renewing firearms permits in New Jersey, with the stated justification that these fees have not been updated since the 1960s. Specifically, the one-time application fee for a firearms purchaser identification card, which allows individuals to purchase rifles and shotguns, will rise from $5 to $100. The fee for a permit to purchase a handgun, required for each handgun transaction, will increase from $2 to $50 per handgun. Furthermore, the initial application fee for a permit to carry a handgun, and its subsequent two-year renewals, will jump from $20 to $200.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

John McKeon (D)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1141

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S1141
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1500/1141_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1500/1141_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1180	Increases certain firearms permit fees.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Carry Over
A1698	Increases certain firearms permit fees.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Same As
S712	Increases certain firearms permit fees.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee	Carry Over

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