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NJ A960

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Carol Murphy

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the existing exemption that allows firearm transfers between immediate family members without going through a licensed retail dealer in New Jersey
  • Requires all handgun, rifle, shotgun, and antique cannon transfers between family members to be processed through a licensed retail firearms dealer, who must complete a National Instant Criminal Background Check
  • "Immediate family" under prior law included spouses, domestic partners, civil union partners, parents, stepparents, grandparents, siblings, stepsiblings, children, stepchildren, and grandchildren
  • Violations would constitute unlawful disposition of a firearm, a fourth degree crime punishable by up to 18 months imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both
  • Retail dealers may charge a fee for processing these family transfers and must maintain transaction records for law enforcement inspection

Legislative Description

Requires firearm transfer between members of immediate family be conducted through licensed retail firearm dealer.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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