Bill > A2068

This bill amends New Jersey law to increase the statute of limitations, which is the time limit for prosecuting a crime, for the theft of a firearm. Specifically, it extends the period from the existing general five-year limit for crimes to 10 years for the theft of a firearm, as defined by a specific section of law (N.J.S.2C:20-2(b)(2)). This change applies to offenses that occur on or after the bill becomes law, while offenses committed before the effective date will still be subject to the previous five-year limit.