Bill > S1738

Introduced Session

This bill establishes "gun free" and "weapon free" zones around schools, day care centers, public buildings, such as libraries and museums, public housing facilities and public parks, playgrounds and recreational facilities. Under the provisions of the bill, anyone who unlawfully possesses a firearm within 1,000 feet of a school, college or university building or facility, or while on any school bus, is guilty of a crime of the third degree. A crime of the third degree is punishable by imprisonment for a term of three to five years, a fine of up to $15,000, or both. Any person who possesses any weapon within 1,000 feet of a school, college or university building or facility, or while on a school bus, is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree. A crime of the fourth degree is punishable by imprisonment for a term of up to 18 months, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. The bill also provides that anyone who unlawfully possesses a firearm within 500 feet of a day care center, public building, public housing facility or public park or recreational area is guilty of a crime of the third degree. A person who unlawfully possesses any weapon with 500 feet of any of these places or facilities is guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.

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Shirley Turner (D)*, 

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee (on 03/07/2016)