Bill
Bill > A1379
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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the State's forfeiture law to authorize the forfeiture of a motor vehicle if a weapon is unlawfully possessed in that vehicle. Current law prohibits possession of machine guns, handguns, rifles, shotguns and assault weapons without a license. Under the bill, illegal possession of these guns in a motor vehicle subjects that motor vehicle to forfeiture. The purpose of the bill is to protect the public safety by aggressively fighting the illegal possession and transportation of unlawfully possessed firearms. It is the sponsor's understanding that the forfeiture of a motor vehicle seized under this bill would be subject to the provisions regarding the rights of an innocent owner as set forth in N.J.S.2C:64-5.
AI Summary
This bill amends the state's forfeiture law to authorize the forfeiture of a motor vehicle if a weapon is unlawfully possessed in that vehicle. Under current law, the illegal possession of machine guns, handguns, rifles, shotguns, and assault weapons without a license is prohibited. This bill aims to protect public safety by aggressively fighting the illegal possession and transportation of unlawfully possessed firearms by allowing for the forfeiture of the vehicle in which such weapons are found. The forfeiture would be subject to the provisions regarding the rights of an innocent owner as set forth in the existing law.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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/2024/A1379 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A1500/1379_I1.HTM |
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