NJ A389

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 establishes that the background investigation of an applicant for a firearms purchaser identification card or permit to purchase a handgun takes precedence over the investigation of other applicants if the applicant has a restraining order against a domestic violence offender in effect. The standard application form is also required to ask if the applicant has a restraining order against a domestic violence offender. The intent is to expedite the process of obtaining identification cards or permits for victims of domestic violence to better protect themselves from their attackers.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Bob Auth (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A389

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A389
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/A0500/389_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
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
S612	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	Same As

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