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NJ A3560

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Louis Greenwald

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all firearm owners to store firearms unloaded in a locked gun safe or container, with ammunition stored separately from the firearm when not in use.

  • Active law enforcement officers are exempt but must secure firearms when minors under 18 are present on their premises.

  • Firearm dealers must provide written warnings and display signage about storage requirements to all purchasers, with the Superintendent of State Police adopting guidelines for compliance.

  • Appropriates $500,000 to the Attorney General to establish a public awareness campaign about safe firearm storage through newspapers, radio, television, and social media.

  • Persons convicted of improper firearm storage violations are prohibited from owning firearms and must surrender all firearms and permits, with the Attorney General required to submit annual reports on violations and the law's effectiveness.

Legislative Description

"New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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