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NJ A6210

Bill

Status

Engrossed

12/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Venezia

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Origin

General Assembly

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Redirects fees for handgun purchase permits ($25), firearms purchaser identification cards ($50), and permits to carry handguns ($200) from the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO) account to the state's General Fund

  • Applies to all permit application fees submitted to the Superintendent of State Police; municipalities retain their portion of carry permit fees ($150 of the $200 fee)

  • Responds to a Third Circuit Court of Appeals decision holding that dedicating firearm permit fees to the VCCO may violate the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment

Legislative Description

Requires fees for certain firearms permit applications be deposited into General Fund rather than VCCO account.

Law and Public Safety

Last Action

Received in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

1/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Law and Public Safety1/6/2026
Judiciary12/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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