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NJ A1376

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Park

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands New Jersey's voluntary surrender law to explicitly include ammunition alongside firearms, weapons, destructive devices, large capacity magazines, silencers, and explosives
  • Requires individuals surrendering items to provide written notice to the State Police Superintendent or local police chief before any charges are filed or investigations begin
  • Authorizes the Office of Attorney General or county prosecutor's offices to establish gun buyback programs allowing anonymous, voluntary surrender of firearms, ammunition, or weapons
  • Mandates that any gun buyback program accepting firearms must also accept surrendered ammunition
  • Permits gun buyback programs to offer awards in exchange for surrendered firearms or weapons

Legislative Description

Clarifies that law enforcement agencies may hold gun buyback programs and permits voluntary surrender of ammunition.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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