S.1147

Establishes strict liability criminal penalties for minor's access to loaded firearm if access results in bodily injury or death.

New Jersey S1147 amends current law to establish strict liability criminal penalties for a minor's access to a loaded firearm if the access results in bodily injury or death. A person who knows or reasonably should know that a minor is likely to gain access to a loaded firearm at a premises under their control must ensure the firearm is properly stored. If a minor gains access to an improperly stored firearm and causes bodily injury, serious bodily injury, or death, the person is strictly liable for the resulting harm.