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27 pro-gun bills for this session

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ACR20 Title: Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures. Description: Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

AR25 Title: Urges President and Congress to permit military personnel to carry loaded firearms at military facilities. Description: Urges President and Congress to permit military personnel to carry loaded firearms at military facilities. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

AJR33 Title: Designates June 2 of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Day." Description: Designates June 2 of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Day." Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

AR33 Title: Urges President and Congress to repeal "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act," which affords civil protections to firearm retailers and dealers. Description: Urges President and Congress to repeal "Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act," which affords civil protections to firearm retailers and dealers. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

AR53 Title: Urges President and Congress of US to declare gun violence national emergency. Description: Urges President and Congress of US to declare gun violence national emergency. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

ACR59 Title: Urges President and Congress of United States to enact assault weapons ban including prohibition against large capacity ammunition feeding devices. Description: Urges President and Congress of United States to enact assault weapons ban including prohibition against large capacity ammunition feeding devices. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

AR98 Title: Urges President and Congress to reauthorize assault weapons ban. Description: Urges President and Congress to reauthorize assault weapons ban. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: February 13, 2020

A129 Title: Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request. Description: Requires access to law enforcement guidelines for processing firearms permit applications upon public records request. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A133 Title: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits. Description: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A145 Title: Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle. Description: Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A146 Title: Permits possession of certain types of ammunition and increases penalties for possession for an unlawful purpose. Description: Permits possession of certain types of ammunition and increases penalties for possession for an unlawful purpose. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A163 Title: Eliminates prohibition against purchasing more than one handgun in calendar month. Description: Eliminates prohibition against purchasing more than one handgun in calendar month. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A177 Title: Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry. Description: Provides that school district may not prohibit active or retired law enforcement officer or registered security officer from carrying firearm in performance of school security duties if authorized under State law to carry. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A207 Title: Permits certain special law enforcement officers to carry firearms at all times when in State. Description: Permits certain special law enforcement officers to carry firearms at all times when in State. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A219 Title: Creates self-defense justification for victims of domestic violence. Description: Creates self-defense justification for victims of domestic violence. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Women and Children Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A221 Title: Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times. Description: Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A347 Title: Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun. Description: Disqualifies person named on federal Terrorist Watchlist from obtaining firearms identification card or permit to purchase handgun. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A390 Title: Requires school district that includes grades kindergarten through six to offer Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program. Description: Requires school district that includes grades kindergarten through six to offer Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Education Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A555 Title: Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect. Description: Gives priority to applicants for firearms purchaser identification card and permits to purchase handguns when domestic violence restraining order is in effect. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A563 Title: Authorizes manufacture and sale of firearm silencers and sawed-off shotguns to law enforcement and members of Armed Forces and National Guard. Description: Authorizes manufacture and sale of firearm silencers and sawed-off shotguns to law enforcement and members of Armed Forces and National Guard. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A588 Title: Clarifies that BB guns are not firearms under New Jersey law. Description: Clarifies that BB guns are not firearms under New Jersey law. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1141 Title: Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification. Description: Increases from 18 to 21 age at which person is eligible to receive firearms purchaser identification. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1234 Title: Requires successful completion of firearms education program to obtain initial firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun. Description: Requires successful completion of firearms education program to obtain initial firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1255 Title: Permits place of worship to establish security plan to select one person to carry handgun during religious services. Description: Permits place of worship to establish security plan to select one person to carry handgun during religious services. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1279 Title: Establishes 180 day prohibition on purchase of handgun for certain individuals who fail to report loss or theft of firearm. Description: Establishes 180 day prohibition on purchase of handgun for certain individuals who fail to report loss or theft of firearm. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1280 Title: Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater. Description: Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1292 Title: Regulates sale of handgun ammunition and develops system for electronic reporting of firearm information. Description: Regulates sale of handgun ammunition and develops system for electronic reporting of firearm information. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1318 Title: Requires criminal history record background check for rifle and shotgun purchases. Description: Requires criminal history record background check for rifle and shotgun purchases. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1395 Title: Codifies Executive Order No. 21 of 2018 and directs Attorney General to issue reports concerning guns used in commission of crimes in State. Description: Codifies Executive Order No. 21 of 2018 and directs Attorney General to issue reports concerning guns used in commission of crimes in State. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1411 Title: Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up. Description: Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1417 Title: Establishes certain criminal penalties for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition to disqualified person. Description: Establishes certain criminal penalties for possession and transfer of firearms and ammunition to disqualified person. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1492 Title: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of binary firearm triggers. Description: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of binary firearm triggers. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1569 Title: Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers of firearms or firearm ammunition. Description: Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers of firearms or firearm ammunition. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Budget Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1572 Title: Prohibits possession of firearm by person convicted of animal cruelty. Description: Prohibits possession of firearm by person convicted of animal cruelty. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1575 Title: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning a firearm. Description: Establishes registry allowing persons to voluntarily include their names on list of individuals prohibited from owning a firearm. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1666 Title: Prohibits mail order, Internet, telephone, and any other anonymous method of ammunition sale or transfer in New Jersey. Description: Prohibits mail order, Internet, telephone, and any other anonymous method of ammunition sale or transfer in New Jersey. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1802 Title: Clarifies that chief of police or Superintendent of State Police has burden of proving applicant's disqualification for permit to purchase handgun or firearms purchaser identification card. Description: Clarifies that chief of police or Superintendent of State Police has burden of proving applicant's disqualification for permit to purchase handgun or firearms purchaser identification card. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1807 Title: Establishes reasonableness standard for persons lawfully transporting firearm who deviate from course of travel. Description: Establishes reasonableness standard for persons lawfully transporting firearm who deviate from course of travel. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A1833 Title: Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms. Description: Prohibits sale of certain toy guns and imitation firearms. Last Action: Withdrawn from Consideration Last Action Date: March 16, 2020

A1879 Title: Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit. Description: Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Oversight, Reform and Federal Relations Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A2143 Title: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card. Description: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A2162 Title: Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing a firearm. Description: Establishes "MarcAnthony's Law;" criminalizes use of defaced or stolen firearm to injure a police officer; enhances penalties for defacing a firearm. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A2191 Title: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program. Description: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

A2345 Title: Grants full police status to special agents in the Department of the Treasury; authorizes special agents to carry firearms at all times. Description: Grants full police status to special agents in the Department of the Treasury; authorizes special agents to carry firearms at all times. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 3, 2020

A2361 Title: Allows places of worship to establish security program to select one person to carry handgun during religious services. Description: Allows places of worship to establish security program to select one person to carry handgun during religious services. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 3, 2020

A2904 Title: Revises procedures for securing permit to carry handgun. Description: Revises procedures for securing permit to carry handgun. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: February 20, 2020

A2956 Title: Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder. Description: Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: February 20, 2020

A3102 Title: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use. Description: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: February 24, 2020

A3372 Title: Requires police officer to inquire during mental health check whether there is firearm on premises. Description: Requires police officer to inquire during mental health check whether there is firearm on premises. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 25, 2020

A3431 Title: Allows active duty members of United States military to carry firearm at all times. Description: Allows active duty members of United States military to carry firearm at all times. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 25, 2020

A3449 Title: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act." Description: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act." Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Human Services Committee Last Action Date: February 25, 2020

A3454 Title: Provides law enforcement officers option to obtain handgun permit or firearms identification card from municipality where they are employed. Description: Provides law enforcement officers option to obtain handgun permit or firearms identification card from municipality where they are employed. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: February 25, 2020

A3557 Title: Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution. Description: Upgrades penalty for unlawful possession of certain firearms on grounds of an educational institution. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 25, 2020

A3562 Title: Permits municipality to enact ordinance regulating where sex offenders may reside; restricts locations of certain child care centers and school bus stops. Description: Permits municipality to enact ordinance regulating where sex offenders may reside; restricts locations of certain child care centers and school bus stops. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 25, 2020

A3575 Title: Increases fee for firearms purchaser identification card; requires color photo on firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun. Description: Increases fee for firearms purchaser identification card; requires color photo on firearms purchaser identification cards, permits to purchase handgun, and permits to carry handgun. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 25, 2020

A3686 Title: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card and register firearms acquired out-of-State. Description: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card and register firearms acquired out-of-State. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: March 16, 2020

A3811 Title: Prohibits use of firearms and firearms-related items as raffle prizes. Description: Prohibits use of firearms and firearms-related items as raffle prizes. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Tourism, Gaming and the Arts Committee Last Action Date: March 16, 2020

A3893 Title: Increases certain firearms permit fees. Description: Increases certain firearms permit fees. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: March 23, 2020

A3985 Title: "The 10-20-Life Law." Description: "The 10-20-Life Law." Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: May 4, 2020

A4053 Title: Requires State to recognize permits to carry handguns issued to certain New Jersey residents by other states. Description: Requires State to recognize permits to carry handguns issued to certain New Jersey residents by other states. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: May 7, 2020

A4054 Title: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns. Description: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: May 7, 2020

A4062 Title: Clarifies that licensed dealers may provide firearms for display at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations. Description: Clarifies that licensed dealers may provide firearms for display at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: May 7, 2020

A4089 Title: Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus. Description: Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee Last Action Date: May 7, 2020

A4285 Title: Establishes that law enforcement officer who chokes another utilizes deadly force. Description: Establishes that law enforcement officer who chokes another utilizes deadly force. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Community Development and Affairs Committee Last Action Date: June 18, 2020

A4347 Title: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers. Description: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee Last Action Date: July 2, 2020

A4427 Title: Authorizes issuance of duplicate firearms purchaser identification cards for change of address with certain proof. Description: Authorizes issuance of duplicate firearms purchaser identification cards for change of address with certain proof. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: July 20, 2020

A4502 Title: Upgrades penalties for crimes committed with aid of firearms locator application. Description: Upgrades penalties for crimes committed with aid of firearms locator application. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: August 10, 2020

A4522 Title: Establishes process for individual to petition court for involuntary commitment of another person to treatment for substance use disorder. Description: Establishes process for individual to petition court for involuntary commitment of another person to treatment for substance use disorder. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee Last Action Date: August 13, 2020

A4612 Title: Allows fully qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry handguns without permit. Description: Allows fully qualified retired law enforcement officers to carry handguns without permit. Last Action: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: September 14, 2020

SJR41 Title: Designates June 2 of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Day." Description: Designates June 2 of each year as "Gun Violence Awareness Day." Last Action: Received in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee Last Action Date: March 5, 2020

SR51 Title: Urges President and Congress to reauthorize assault weapons ban. Description: Urges President and Congress to reauthorize assault weapons ban. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 24, 2020

SCR72 Title: Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures. Description: Memorializes Congress and President to enact legislation establishing certain gun control measures. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 13, 2020

S97 Title: Establishes a regulatory program for rifle and shotgun ammunition sales. Description: Establishes a regulatory program for rifle and shotgun ammunition sales. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S98 Title: Strengthens State's assault weapons ban. Description: Strengthens State's assault weapons ban. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S103 Title: Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater. Description: Revises definition of destructive device to include certain weapons of 50 caliber or greater. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S120 Title: Increases criminal penalties if leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death. Description: Increases criminal penalties if leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

SCR126 Title: Urges Congress to reauthorize "Violence Against Women Act." Description: Urges Congress to reauthorize "Violence Against Women Act." Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee Last Action Date: August 10, 2020

S288 Title: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers. Description: Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S372 Title: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card and register firearms acquired out-of-State. Description: Requires firearm owners who become New Jersey residents to obtain firearm purchaser identification card and register firearms acquired out-of-State. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S459 Title: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns. Description: Allows county sheriffs to issue firearms identification cards and permits to purchase handguns; authorizes county sheriffs to accept applications for permits to carry handguns. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S468 Title: Provides for forfeiture of vehicle where weapon was unlawfully possessed. Description: Provides for forfeiture of vehicle where weapon was unlawfully possessed. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S549 Title: Requires successful completion of firearms education program to obtain initial firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun. Description: Requires successful completion of firearms education program to obtain initial firearms purchaser identification card and permit to purchase a handgun. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S557 Title: Imposes gross receipts tax on firearms and firearms ammunition. Description: Imposes gross receipts tax on firearms and firearms ammunition. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S558 Title: Increases certain firearms permit fees. Description: Increases certain firearms permit fees. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S568 Title: Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers. Description: Requires notification of local law enforcement prior to expungement of certain mental health records of prospective firearms purchasers. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S628 Title: Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security in places of religious worship; requires nonpublic security aid be used for Class Three officers upon request of nonpublic school. Description: Authorizes Class Three special law enforcement officers to provide security in places of religious worship; requires nonpublic security aid be used for Class Three officers upon request of nonpublic school. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S668 Title: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act." Description: Establishes the "Mental Health Treatment Reform and Violence Prevention Act." Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S745 Title: Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers of firearms or firearm ammunition. Description: Prohibits State from investing pension and annuity funds in manufacturers of firearms or firearm ammunition. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S746 Title: Prohibits possession of firearm by person convicted of animal cruelty. Description: Prohibits possession of firearm by person convicted of animal cruelty. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S747 Title: Expands definition of assault firearm. Description: Expands definition of assault firearm. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S813 Title: Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit. Description: Requires chief law enforcement officer or Superintendent of State Police to notify federal immigration authorities when non-citizen applies for firearms purchaser identification card or handgun purchase permit. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S816 Title: Prohibits firearm possession by persons convicted of certain offenses. Description: Prohibits firearm possession by persons convicted of certain offenses. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S819 Title: Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up. Description: Prohibits leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor under age of 18; requires law enforcement officers who observe unsecured firearms to conduct follow-up. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: January 14, 2020

S1336 Title: Establishes "gun-free" and "weapon free" zones around certain school and public properties. Description: Establishes "gun-free" and "weapon free" zones around certain school and public properties. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 10, 2020

S1462 Title: Requires school district that includes grades kindergarten through six to offer Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program. Description: Requires school district that includes grades kindergarten through six to offer Eddie Eagle Gunsafe Program. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Education Committee Last Action Date: February 13, 2020

S1481 Title: Regulates sale of handgun ammunition and develops system for electronic reporting of firearm information. Description: Regulates sale of handgun ammunition and develops system for electronic reporting of firearm information. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 13, 2020

S1527 Title: Allows places of worship to establish security program to select one person to carry handgun during religious services. Description: Allows places of worship to establish security program to select one person to carry handgun during religious services. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 13, 2020

S1545 Title: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program. Description: Requires Attorney General to establish Statewide gun buyback program. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 13, 2020

S1627 Title: Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once a year. Description: Requires retired law enforcement officers to qualify in use of firearm once a year. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 13, 2020

S1628 Title: Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus. Description: Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 13, 2020

S1635 Title: Authorizes certain security officers to carry large capacity ammunition magazine capable of holding 15 or less rounds of ammunition. Description: Authorizes certain security officers to carry large capacity ammunition magazine capable of holding 15 or less rounds of ammunition. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 13, 2020

S1874 Title: Requires applicant for certain firearm permits and identification cards to sign document acknowledging risk associated with having firearm in home. Description: Requires applicant for certain firearm permits and identification cards to sign document acknowledging risk associated with having firearm in home. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: February 24, 2020

S1940 Title: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use. Description: Prohibits investment by State of pension and annuity funds in companies manufacturing, importing, and selling assault firearms for civilian use. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee Last Action Date: February 25, 2020

S1992 Title: Prohibits State-sponsored travel to states lacking permit to purchase firearms laws. Description: Prohibits State-sponsored travel to states lacking permit to purchase firearms laws. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee Last Action Date: March 5, 2020

S2004 Title: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of binary firearm triggers. Description: Establishes criminal penalties for sale and possession of binary firearm triggers. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: March 5, 2020

S2052 Title: Permits place of worship to establish security plan to select one person to carry handgun during religious services. Description: Permits place of worship to establish security plan to select one person to carry handgun during religious services. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee Last Action Date: March 16, 2020

S2119 Title: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits. Description: Authorizes chiefs of part-time municipal police forces to issue firearms ID cards and handgun purchase permits. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: March 16, 2020

S2169 Title: Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee. Description: Provides that firearms purchaser identification card is valid for four years; requires training prior to issuance of firearms cards and handgun purchase permits; revises procedures for passing of firearms to heir or legatee. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: March 16, 2020

S2250 Title: Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times. Description: Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee Last Action Date: March 16, 2020

S2651 Title: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers. Description: Permits Adjutant General to authorize members of NJ National Guard to carry firearm at recruiting centers. Last Action: Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Military and Veterans' Affairs Committee Last Action Date: June 30, 2020

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