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NJ A3044

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Christopher Tully

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Imposes strict liability criminal penalties on persons who improperly store loaded firearms if a minor gains access and causes injury or death to another person
  • Third degree crime (3-5 years imprisonment, up to $10,000 fine) if minor's access results in bodily injury; second degree crime (5-10 years, up to $150,000 fine) for serious bodily injury; first degree crime (10-20 years, up to $200,000 fine) for death
  • Raises the age definition of "minor" from under 16 to under 18 years old
  • Maintains disorderly persons offense (up to 6 months, $1,000 fine) for improper firearm storage when minor gains access but no injury occurs
  • Proper storage exemptions remain: unloaded firearm in locked container, stored in reasonably secure location, or secured with trigger lock

Legislative Description

Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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