NJ A5443

Upgrades the offense for allowing a minor to gain access to an improperly stored firearm from a disorderly persons offense to a crime of the third degree (3-5 years imprisonment, up to $15,000 fine)

Expands the child access prevention law to cover firearms in motor vehicles, removes the requirement that the firearm be loaded, and raises the protected age from under 16 to under 18

Creates second-degree felony liability (5-10 years imprisonment, up to $150,000 fine) for adults whose improper firearm storage enables a minor to obtain and use the weapon in criminal activity

Clarifies that "community gun" laws apply to firearms shared among family members or household members who engage in criminal activity, whether jointly or individually

Maintains existing exemptions for lawful supervised firearm use by minors and situations where firearms were obtained through unlawful entry by another person