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Introduced
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
In Committee
02/12/2024
02/12/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill revises the definition of "firearm" to clarify that BB guns are not firearms and, therefore, are not subject to New Jersey's strict firearms licensing and permitting statutes.
AI Summary
This bill clarifies that BB guns are not considered firearms under New Jersey law, meaning they will no longer be subject to the state's strict licensing and permitting requirements for firearms. The bill amends the definition of "firearm" to explicitly exclude air guns or pistols that use air, compressed air, or carbon dioxide as the propelling force to eject a ball or non-pointed pellet that does not exceed .177 caliber at a muzzle velocity of less than 500 feet per second, which are commonly referred to as BB guns. This change aims to distinguish these less powerful devices from traditional firearms that are regulated under New Jersey statutes.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 02/12/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S2677 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S3000/2677_I1.HTM |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S3000/2677_I1.HTM |
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