S.1143

Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.

Introduced·1/9/24
Introduced Text

Strengthens New Jersey's assault weapons ban by revising the definition of assault firearms.

The bill amends the definition of assault firearms in New Jersey to include rifles with detachable magazines and one military-style feature, semi-automatic shotguns with one military-style feature, and semi-automatic pistols with one military-style feature. It reduces the number of criteria needed to classify a firearm as an assault weapon from two to one, thereby expanding the scope of the ban. The bill also updates definitions for various firearm-related terms and specifies that the act takes effect immediately.

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Where it stands

Current
Law and Public Safety Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jan 9, 2024

Senate

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