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NJ A3550

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Greenwald

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires law enforcement to seize all firearms purchaser identification cards and permits to purchase handguns (not just firearms) when seizing weapons during domestic violence incidents

  • Mandates courts to inform domestic violence offenders of their firearm prohibition and order immediate surrender of all firearms, cards, and permits, with an option to sell surrendered firearms to licensed dealers within 5 business days

  • Requires prosecutors to notify domestic violence victims about available restraining orders and their right to seek revocation of the accused's firearms credentials before returning seized weapons

  • Creates a confidential form system for domestic violence plaintiffs to provide information about firearms the defendant may access, including known locations

  • Authorizes courts to order searches for firearms and permits when there is probable cause a defendant failed to surrender them, and establishes procedures for storage, return, or disposal of surrendered firearms

Legislative Description

Revises certain laws concerning domestic violence and firearms.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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