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NJ A3141
NJ A3141Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits.
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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 would authorize the chief of police of a part-time municipal police department or force to issue firearms purchaser identification cards and permits to purchase a handgun. Under current law, only the chiefs of full-time police departments or forces are authorized to issue these firearms cards and permits. Authorizing these chiefs to issue firearms cards and permits would relieve the State Police from processing these applications and facilitate their issuance in a more timely fashion.
AI Summary
This bill would allow the chiefs of part-time municipal police departments to issue firearms purchaser identification cards and permits to purchase handguns, which is currently only permitted for chiefs of full-time police departments. This change aims to relieve the State Police of processing these applications and make the issuance process more efficient. The bill amends existing law, specifically N.J.S.2C:58-3, which outlines the requirements and procedures for obtaining these permits and identification cards, including eligibility criteria and the application process.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
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 |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A3141 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3141_I1.HTM |
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