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NJ S1898

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Carmen Amato

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the right to carry a handgun at all times in New Jersey to honorably discharged veterans of the United States Armed Forces or National Guard, in addition to retired law enforcement officers already permitted under existing law.

  • Requires veterans to apply to the Superintendent of State Police every two years for approval and obtain verification of service from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs certifying length of service and honorable discharge date.

  • Mandates that veterans semi-annually qualify in the use of the handgun they carry and pay the costs associated with those qualifications.

  • Disqualifies veterans who are subject to disabilities listed in N.J.S.2C:58-3 (which includes felony convictions, mental health commitments, and other prohibiting factors) from possessing or carrying a firearm.

  • Limits eligibility to veterans age 75 or younger, consistent with existing restrictions on retired law enforcement officers.

Legislative Description

Allows judgment for restitution of stolen public funds to be levied against convicted employee's retirement allowance or pension contributions.

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee

1/9/2024

Committee Referrals

State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation1/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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