A2528

Establishes crime of possessing firearm during public demonstration for purpose of causing civil disorder.

Introduced·1/13/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A2528 criminalizes possessing a firearm during a public demonstration intended to cause civil disorder.

New Jersey A2528 establishes a third degree crime for knowingly possessing a firearm during a public demonstration for the purpose of causing civil disorder. The bill defines "civil disorder" as a public disturbance involving acts of violence by assemblages of two or more persons that create a risk of imminent danger to the public health, safety, or welfare or cause bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 13

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee