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NJ ACR14

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/13/2026

Primary Sponsor

Dawn Fantasia

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Origin

General Assembly

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Article I, paragraph 1 of the New Jersey Constitution to add: "The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed"

  • Currently, the New Jersey Constitution guarantees rights to enjoy and defend life and liberty but does not explicitly protect firearm ownership

  • Requires voter approval at a general election occurring more than three months after legislative passage, with publication in at least one newspaper per county at least three months before the vote

  • Sponsored by Assemblywoman Dawn Fantasia and Assemblyman Michael Inganamort, both representing District 24 (Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties)

  • Pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 legislative session as part of the 222nd Legislature

Legislative Description

Proposes constitutional amendment to establish State right to keep and bear arms.

Judiciary

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee

1/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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