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NJ A4095

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/18/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jay Webber

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • County sheriffs gain authority to issue firearms purchaser identification cards and permits to purchase handguns for residents of their county, in addition to existing municipal police chiefs and the State Police Superintendent

  • County sheriffs may accept, investigate, and approve or deny applications for permits to carry handguns from county residents

  • Applicants may choose to submit firearms-related applications to either their municipal police chief or their county sheriff, providing an alternative processing option

  • Fees collected for permits issued by county sheriffs will be deposited with the county treasurer

  • The law takes effect on the first day of the fourth month following enactment

Legislative 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.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

3/18/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/18/2024

Full Bill Text

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