NJ S1860

Bill

Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect.

Introduced
01/13/2026

In Committee
01/13/2026

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 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 if a person has an active restraining order against a domestic violence offender, obtained under the "Prevention of Domestic Violence Act of 1991," their application for a firearms purchaser identification card or a permit to purchase a handgun will be processed with priority over other applicants. To facilitate this, the application form for these permits will now ask if such a restraining order is in effect. The intention behind this legislation is to expedite the process for domestic violence victims to obtain the necessary identification and permits, thereby enhancing their ability to protect themselves.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Latham Tiver (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/13/2026)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1860

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1860
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2000/1860_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A389	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
A511	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	Same As
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	Carry Over

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