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Introduced
11/06/2025
11/06/2025
In Committee
11/06/2025
11/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires each basic life support ambulance and volunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad vehicle to be equipped with a securely locked box or container used to safely store a firearm. The bill requires a firearm to be stored in a locked box or container when a person in possession of the firearm is transported in the basic life support ambulance or ambulance squad vehicle.
AI Summary
This bill requires basic life support (BLS) ambulances and volunteer first aid, rescue, and ambulance squad vehicles to be equipped with a securely locked box or container specifically designed to safely store firearms. The legislation mandates that when a person carrying a firearm is being transported in these emergency vehicles, the firearm must be placed inside the locked storage container. The bill defines "basic life support" by referencing an existing state law and defines "volunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad" using another existing state regulation. The Commissioner of Health is authorized to create additional rules and regulations to implement this requirement, following the state's Administrative Procedure Act. The bill will go into effect on the first day of the fourth month following its enactment, giving emergency services time to prepare and acquire the necessary lock boxes for firearm storage.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 11/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S4801 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S5000/4801_I1.HTM |
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