Bill > S2407

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 firearm thefts that occur on or after the bill becomes law, while offenses committed before the bill's effective date will still be subject to the old five-year limit.