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NJ S772
Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill clarifies that a person may voluntarily surrender ammunition to a law enforcement agency. Under current law, a person may voluntarily surrender a firearm after giving written notice to the chief law enforcement officer of the municipality in which the person resides or the Superintendent of State Police. This bill authorizes a person to surrender ammunition in the same manner as a firearm. The bill also clarifies that the Office of the Attorney General or a county prosecutor's office may authorize gun buyback programs to allow people to anonymously and voluntarily surrender any firearm, ammunition, or weapon in their possession. Under the bill, gun buyback programs that accept surrendered firearms also are required to accept surrendered ammunition. Gun buyback programs would be permitted to grant an award in exchange for any surrendered firearm or weapon. Law enforcement agencies in this State routinely host gun buyback programs. This bill clarifies that this is a permissible practice under current law.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that law enforcement agencies in New Jersey may hold gun buyback programs to allow individuals to anonymously and voluntarily surrender firearms, ammunition, or other weapons. The bill also permits individuals to voluntarily surrender ammunition to law enforcement in the same manner as they can already surrender firearms. Under the bill, gun buyback programs that accept surrendered firearms must also accept surrendered ammunition, and may provide awards in exchange for any surrendered firearms or weapons.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/09/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S772 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/772_I1.HTM |
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