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NJ A2758
Bill
Status
1/9/2024
Primary Sponsor
Louis Greenwald
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AI Summary
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Firearm owners who are convicted of failing to report a lost or stolen firearm within 36 hours would be prohibited from purchasing a handgun for 180 days from the date of conviction
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Current law requires firearm owners to report loss or theft to local police or State Police within 36 hours of discovery
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Civil penalties for failing to report remain unchanged: minimum $500 for first offense, minimum $1,000 for subsequent offenses
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The 180-day handgun purchase prohibition would be added as an additional consequence beyond the existing civil penalties
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The act would take effect on the first day of the third month following enactment
Legislative Description
Establishes 180 day prohibition on purchase of handgun for certain individuals who fail to report loss or theft of firearm.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/9/2024