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NJ A222

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Michael Inganamort

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the current age 75 limit for retired law enforcement officers to carry a handgun under the special permit exemption in N.J.S.2C:39-6

  • Retired officers would continue to need to meet all other existing requirements, including semi-annual handgun qualification, good standing retirement status, and no disqualifying conditions

  • Applies to retired full-time officers from state police, municipal/county police, sheriff's offices, correctional facilities, transit police, campus police, parole officers, and other specified law enforcement agencies

  • Officers must still obtain annual approval from the Superintendent of State Police and carry a valid identification card while armed

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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