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NJ A1425
Bill
Status
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Park
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AI Summary
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Upgrades criminal trespassing from a disorderly persons offense to a fourth-degree crime (up to 18 months imprisonment, $10,000 fine) when the offender possesses a firearm, regardless of carry permit status
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Elevates fourth-degree trespassing offenses at sensitive locations (schools, dwellings, power plants, water treatment facilities, airports, nuclear plants) to third-degree crimes (3-5 years imprisonment, up to $15,000 fine) when a firearm is possessed
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Upgrades defiant trespassing (ignoring no-trespassing signs, fencing, or verbal notice) from a petty disorderly persons offense to a disorderly persons offense (up to 6 months imprisonment, $1,000 fine) when the offender carries a firearm
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Creates a legal inference that anyone entering a location with posted "no firearms" signage while carrying a gun knew they were not authorized, did not comply with access conditions, and lacked reasonable belief they had permission to be there
Legislative Description
Revises penalty for criminal trespassing while carrying firearm.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026