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NJ A5346

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Park

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires bidders on state contracts for firearms, ammunition, or accessories to certify they do not sell unserialized gun build kits, firearm precursor parts, or unserialized firearms, frames, and receivers

  • Mandates bidders and contractors provide documentation including valid licenses, ATF trace request history for the past five years, records of thefts or losses, and the two most recent inspection reports from federal, state, or local agencies

  • Requires written disclosure of policies to prevent straw purchases, detect firearm trafficking, screen prohibited purchasers, prevent theft, train employees on compliance, and operate video surveillance systems

  • Prohibits state agencies from waiving requirements or making emergency purchases of firearms, ammunition, or accessories, and requires rejection of bids or contract cancellation for non-compliance

  • Directs each state agency to work with the Attorney General's Office to develop implementation procedures, including potential prequalification processes and scoring systems evaluating public safety values

Legislative Description

"Firearm and Ammunition Procurement Act"; establishes State procurement practices for firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.

Judiciary

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee

5/12/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/12/2025
Judiciary2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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