NJ S612

Bill

Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.

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 establishes that the background investigation of an applicant for a firearms purchaser identification card or permit to purchase a handgun is to take precedence over the investigation of other applicants if a restraining order obtained by the applicant against a domestic violence offender pursuant to the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" is in effect. To implement this provision, the bill also requires the standard application form for an identification card or permit to set forth whether a restraining order obtained by the applicant against a domestic violence offender pursuant to the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991" is in effect. The intent of the bill is to expedite the process of obtaining identification cards or permits for victims of domestic violence so they are better able to protect themselves from their attackers.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to prioritize background investigations for individuals applying for a firearms purchaser identification card or a permit to purchase a handgun if they have an active restraining order against a domestic violence offender, issued under the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991." This prioritization is intended to help victims of domestic violence obtain the necessary permits more quickly for their self-protection. To facilitate this, the bill also requires the application form for these permits to include a question asking if such a restraining order is in effect for the applicant.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Latham Tiver (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S612

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S612
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/612_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/612_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1397	Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Carry Over
A389	Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Same As
S1977	Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee	Carry Over

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