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NJ A161
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Dawn Fantasia
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AI Summary
- Licensed firearms dealers in New Jersey may provide firearms for display at fundraising events sponsored by 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations, with proper notice given to the Superintendent of State Police
- Dealers and their registered employees may transport firearms to these charitable fundraising events, provided weapons are carried unloaded in a closed and fastened case, gunbox, securely tied package, or locked trunk
- The bill amends N.J.S.2C:39-6 and N.J.S.2C:58-2 to add this exemption alongside existing exemptions for demonstration, exhibition, and sales purposes
- Retail dealer licenses remain subject to the condition that business be conducted at designated premises, but this restriction shall not prohibit providing firearms for display at qualifying nonprofit fundraising events
Legislative Description
Clarifies that licensed dealers may provide firearms for display at fund raising events sponsored by certain tax exempt organizations.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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