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NJ A1399
NJ A1399Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill establishes the crime of possessing digital instructions that may be used to program a three-dimensional printer with the intent to manufacture or produce a firearm, firearm receiver, magazine, or firearm component. Under the bill, a person who is not licensed or registered to manufacture firearms and knowingly possesses firearm digital instructions is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. A fourth degree crime is punishable by imprisonment for up to 18 months, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. Under current law, it is a crime to utilize digital instructions to illegally manufacture a firearm using a three-dimensional printer. This bill implements Recommendation 2 of the State Commission of Investigation's 2024 report, "Illegal Firearms Use & Trends in New Jersey."
AI Summary
This bill establishes the crime of possessing "firearm digital instructions," which are digital files like CAD (computer-aided design) files or other code that can be used to program a 3D printer to create firearms, their receivers, magazines, or components. Under this bill, anyone who is not licensed or registered to manufacture firearms and knowingly possesses these digital instructions with the intent to illegally manufacture a firearm commits a fourth-degree crime, punishable by up to 18 months in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. This change expands upon existing law, which already criminalizes the actual illegal manufacturing of firearms using 3D printers and digital instructions, and aligns with a recommendation from the State Commission of Investigation's 2024 report on illegal firearms.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Linda Carter (D)*,
Robert Karabinchak (D)*,
Ellen Park (D)*,
Shama Haider (D),
Verlina Reynolds-Jackson (D),
William Sampson (D),
Last Action
Withdrawn Because Approved P.L.2025, c.255. (on 01/13/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1399 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1500/1399_I1.HTM |
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