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NJ A4975

Bill

Status

Passed

1/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Park

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new crime for unlicensed individuals who knowingly possess "firearm digital instructions" (CAD files or other digital code that can program 3D printers to manufacture firearms, receivers, magazines, or firearm components) with intent to manufacture a firearm

  • Classifies the offense as a fourth-degree crime, which in New Jersey carries a potential sentence of up to 18 months imprisonment

  • Exempts individuals who are licensed or registered to manufacture firearms from the prohibition

  • Adds the definition of "firearm digital instructions" to New Jersey's existing weapons law definitions under N.J.S. 2C:39-1

  • Applies to digital files that can be used with three-dimensional printers to produce firearms or firearm parts

Legislative Description

Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.

Bills and Joint Resolutions Signed by the Governor

Last Action

Approved P.L.2025, c.255.

1/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Law and Public Safety5/12/2025
Appropriations2/20/2025
Judiciary10/21/2024

Full Bill Text

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