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NJ A1233

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Michael Inganamort

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the current 75-year age limit for retired law enforcement officers to obtain special permits to carry handguns in New Jersey

  • Allows retired law enforcement officers of any age to continue carrying handguns, provided they meet all other existing requirements

  • Retired officers must still semi-annually qualify in handgun use, pay associated qualification costs, and have retired in good standing

  • Applies to retired officers from State Police, county/municipal police, sheriffs, correctional officers, transit police, campus police, and other specified law enforcement positions

  • Officers remain subject to disqualification if they become subject to disabilities under N.J.S.2C:58-3 (such as criminal convictions or mental health commitments)

Legislative Description

Eliminates age restriction for issuing special permits to carry handgun to retired law enforcement officers.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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