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NJ S3230

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Turner

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Origin

Senate

2026-2027 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Mandates Pretrial Services to recommend pretrial detention (no release) for all defendants charged with Graves Act firearm offenses, eliminating current exceptions for certain firearm possession crimes.

  • Expands mandatory no-release recommendations to cover possession of destructive devices, defaced firearms, "community guns," and unlawful handgun/rifle/shotgun possession.

  • Adds "ghost gun" offenses to the mandatory detention recommendation list, including purchasing parts to manufacture untraceable firearms, 3D-printed firearm manufacturing, and transporting firearms without serial numbers.

  • Pretrial Services' no-release recommendation serves as prima facie evidence to overcome the presumption of release when courts find probable cause the defendant committed the specified offenses.

  • Amends P.L.2014, c.31 (Criminal Justice Reform Law) and takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires Pretrial Services to recommend pretrial detention of defendants charged with certain firearms offenses.

Law and Public Safety

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Law and Public Safety2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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