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NJ S4264
NJ S4264Requires State Police to inform local law enforcement if certain prohibited persons attempt to purchase firearm or ammunition.
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Introduced
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
In Committee
03/17/2025
03/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the Superintendent of State Police to inform local law enforcement in a municipality in which a person resides if that person had previously been convicted of a serious crime or had a firearms seized pursuant to a domestic violence restraining order or extreme risk protection order and attempts to purchases a firearm. If the municipality in which the person resides does not have a municipal law enforcement agency, the superintendent would be required inform the appropriate commanding law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the municipality. Current law provides that a person who is convicted of certain crimes is prohibited from purchasing, owning, possessing, or controlling a firearm or ammunition. Specifically, it currently is a crime of the second degree for a person to purchase, own, possess, or control a firearm or ammunition if that person has been convicted of certain serious crimes, including: aggravated assault; arson; burglary; escape; extortion; homicide; kidnapping; robbery; aggravated sexual assault; sexual assault; bias intimidation; endangering the welfare of a child; stalking; a crime involving domestic violence; certain crimes related to unlawful possession of weapons; certain crimes related to controlled dangerous substances; carjacking; gang criminality; racketeering; terroristic threats; and unlawful possession of a machine gun, handgun, or an assault firearm. A crime of the second degree is punishable by a fine of up to $150,000, imprisonment for a term of between five and 10 years, or both. A person who has had firearms seized pursuant to a domestic violence restraining order or extreme risk protection order and attempts to purchase a firearm is guilty of a crime of the third degree. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a term of imprisonment of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000 or both. Under the bill, if a National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) reveals that a person convicted of one of these crimes attempts to purchase a firearm, the superintendent would notify a law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over that person.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Superintendent of State Police to notify local law enforcement when certain prohibited persons attempt to purchase firearms. Specifically, when a National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) reveals that a person who has previously been convicted of serious crimes or had firearms seized due to domestic violence or extreme risk protection orders tries to purchase a firearm, the superintendent must inform the chief law enforcement officer of the person's municipality. If the municipality does not have a local police department, the superintendent must notify the appropriate commanding officer with jurisdiction over that area. This requirement applies to both handgun and long gun purchases, and is part of a broader set of regulations designed to prevent individuals who are legally prohibited from owning firearms from acquiring them. The bill aims to enhance public safety by ensuring local law enforcement is aware of potentially dangerous individuals attempting to purchase weapons, even if their background check initially prevents the purchase. The notification process is an additional layer of monitoring for people who have previously been involved in serious criminal activity or domestic violence situations.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4264 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S4500/4264_I1.HTM |
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