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NJ S2312
NJ S2312Prohibits retail dealers of firearms from being located near certain businesses and facilities.
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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 prohibits retail dealers of firearms from being located near certain businesses and facilities. Under the provisions of this bill, a retail dealer of firearms is prohibited from being located within 1,000 feet of the real property comprising an elementary or secondary school; a child care center; a child care facility that provides services to children with an intellectual or developmental disability; a preschool or nursery school; a public or independent institution of higher education or a proprietary school; a licensed health care facility; a funeral home; another retail dealer of firearms; a church, synagogue, temple, or other place of public worship, including a building used for Sunday school or religious school; an establishment which sells alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises; an establishment which sells alcoholic beverages for consumption off the licensed premises; a playground; or a public park.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to prohibit retail firearm dealers from being located within 1,000 feet of various sensitive locations, including elementary and secondary schools, child care centers, institutions of higher education, licensed healthcare facilities, funeral homes, other firearm dealers, places of public worship, establishments selling alcohol, playgrounds, and public parks. A "retail dealer of firearms" is defined as a business that sells firearms. The bill aims to enhance public safety by creating buffer zones around these areas.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S2312 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S2500/2312_I1.HTM |
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