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NJ A1425

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Park

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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