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NJ A999
NJ A999Allows municipalities to adopt certain zoning ordinances pertaining to outdoor firing ranges.
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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 a municipality in which an outdoor firing range is located to adopt a zoning ordinance establishing safety guidelines for outdoor firing ranges. The safety guidelines are to include requirements pertaining to the posting of signage that displays the location and presence of an outdoor fire range and the range's hours of operation. In addition, the municipality may establish requirements that are consistent with current law regarding the caliber and gauge of ammunition that may be used on the grounds of the outdoor firing range. The requirements also may include the location of side and impact berms on the outdoor firing range property and any other safety requirements deemed necessary by the governing body and consistent with current law and guidelines promulgated by the Department of Law and Public Safety. The bill requires the municipality that enacts a firing range zoning ordinance to provide notice of the public hearing required under current law to the residents of the municipality in which the firing range is located and residents of municipalities located within one mile of the firing range.
AI Summary
This bill requires municipalities with outdoor firing ranges to create zoning ordinances that establish safety guidelines for these ranges, supplementing existing guidelines from the Department of Law and Public Safety. These new guidelines must include requirements for clear signage indicating the range's location and operating hours, and municipalities can also set rules on ammunition types and the placement of safety structures like berms, all while staying consistent with current laws. Additionally, when a municipality holds a public hearing to adopt such an ordinance, it must notify residents of both the municipality where the range is located and any municipalities within a mile of the range. The bill also amends existing law to explicitly allow zoning ordinances to include these safety guidelines for outdoor firing ranges.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness 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/A999 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A1000/999_I1.HTM |
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