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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 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 mandates that all basic life support ambulances and vehicles belonging to volunteer first aid, rescue, and ambulance squads must be equipped with a securely locked box or container specifically for the safe storage of firearms. This requirement applies whenever an individual possessing a firearm is being transported in such a vehicle, ensuring the weapon is secured and inaccessible during transit. The bill also defines "basic life support" and "volunteer first aid, rescue and ambulance squad" by referencing existing laws and grants the Commissioner of Health the authority to create necessary regulations to implement these provisions, with the law taking effect four months after its enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S206 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S0500/206_I1.HTM |
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