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NJ A2008

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shama Haider

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands seizure requirements during domestic violence incidents to include ammunition, firearm accessories (stocks, grips, detachable magazines), and firearm components in addition to firearms themselves

  • Adds two new statutory definitions: "firearm accessory" (devices attached to or used in firearm operation) and "firearm component" (parts material to firearm function including slides, cylinders, frames, receivers, and barrels)

  • Applies expanded seizure authority to property return hearings, allowing courts to order forfeiture or sale of seized ammunition, accessories, and components alongside firearms

  • Requires law enforcement to inventory all seized ammunition, accessories, and components in domestic violence reports and deliver them to county prosecutors

  • Maintains existing 45-day timeline for prosecutors to petition courts regarding seized items and for hearings on return or forfeiture of property

Legislative Description

Requires seizure of ammunition and certain firearm components in response to domestic violence restraining order or conviction.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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