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NJ A1376
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Park
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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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