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NJ A3129

NJ A3129
Establishes crimes of purchasing firearm parts to unlawfully manufacture firearms without a serial number, manufacturing or possessing covert or undetectable firearms, and manufacturing or facilitating the manufacture of firearms using a three-dimensional printer.*

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Introduced
02/08/2018
In Committee
09/17/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes a criminal penalty of purchasing firearm parts to illegally manufacture an untraceable firearm, also known as a "ghost gun." Under current law, a person who manufactures a handgun, rifle, or shotgun without being licensed to do so is guilty of a fourth degree crime. The manufacture of a machine gun, sawed off shotgun, or assault firearm is a crime of the third degree. This bill establishes a separate third degree crime of purchasing separately or as a kit any combination of parts from which an untraceable firearm may be readily assembled. The bill defines untraceable firearm as an unlawfully manufactured firearm for which the sale or distribution chain from a licensed retailer to the point of its first retail sale cannot be traced by law enforcement officials. A violation of the bill's provisions is not to merge with any other criminal conviction and a court is to impose separate sentences for a violation of the bill's provisions and any other criminal offense. A crime of the third degree is punishable by a three-to-five year term of incarceration, a fine of up to $15,000, or both.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a criminal penalty for purchasing firearm parts to illegally manufacture untraceable "ghost" guns. It creates a new third-degree crime for acquiring parts, either separately or as a kit, to assemble an untraceable firearm, which is defined as a gun whose sale or distribution chain cannot be traced by law enforcement. The bill also establishes crimes for manufacturing or possessing covert or undetectable firearms, as well as using 3D printers to manufacture firearms. Violations under this bill carry a penalty of 3-5 years in prison, up to $15,000 in fines, or both, and cannot merge with any other criminal conviction.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Substituted by S2465 (3R) (on 10/29/2018)
(2 Companion Bills)

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