A3789

Expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions relating to firearms.

Introduced·2/22/24

New Jersey A3789 strengthens penalties for firearms trafficking and regulatory violations.

New Jersey A3789 expands culpability requirements for firearms trafficking offenses and violations of regulatory provisions relating to firearms. The bill imposes stricter penalties for knowingly or recklessly violating regulatory provisions related to firearms, including manufacturing, wholesaling, retailing, and permits. It also increases penalties for selling firearms to underage individuals and those disqualified from possessing firearms.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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2
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Assembly Judiciary Committee: Reported with Amendments

4 Yea

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2 Nay

RR

Calendar

Dec 15, 2025

10:00 AM

Assembly Judiciary Hearing

History

Dec 22, 2025

Assembly

Substituted by S1425 (1R)

Dec 15, 2025

Assembly

Reported out of Assembly Comm. with Amendments, 2nd Reading

Feb 22, 2024

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee