A1896

Establishes certain benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers; allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A1896 establishes benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers and allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times.

New Jersey A1896 establishes benefits for Class Two special law enforcement officers, allowing them to exercise full police powers and carry firearms at all times. It also allows arson investigators to carry a firearm at all times while in the State of New Jersey. The bill expands the list of retired law enforcement officers eligible for a permit to carry a handgun to include retired arson investigators and Class Two special law enforcement officers who retire after four years of service.

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Where it stands

Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
3
RRR
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee