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NJ S2465

NJ S2465
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
04/12/2018
In Committee
09/17/2018
Crossed Over
10/29/2018
Passed
10/29/2018
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
11/08/2018

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 new third-degree crime of purchasing firearm parts to illegally manufacture an untraceable "ghost gun" without a serial number. It also creates crimes for manufacturing or possessing covert or undetectable firearms, as well as manufacturing or facilitating the manufacture of firearms using a 3D printer. Under current law, illegally manufacturing a handgun, rifle, or shotgun is a fourth-degree crime, while manufacturing a machine gun, sawed-off shotgun, or assault firearm is a third-degree crime. This bill adds the new third-degree crime of purchasing parts to make an untraceable firearm, which is punishable by 3-5 years in prison and up to $15,000 in fines. The bill aims to address the growing issue of untraceable "ghost guns" that can be assembled from parts purchased online or made with 3D printers.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Approved P.L.2018, c.138. (on 11/08/2018)
(2 Companion Bills)

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