A 1220 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Clarifies definition of reasonably necessary deviation when legally transporting firearm or weapon in motor vehicle.

This bill clarifies that authorized personnel, such as law enforcement officers and certain public safety employees, may legally deviate from their planned route when transporting firearms for official duties without violating state firearm transportation laws. It specifically amends New Jersey law to define "reasonably necessary deviation" for these individuals while traveling between locations for work. The change affects police officers, corrections staff, park rangers, and others explicitly authorized to carry weapons under existing exemptions. It does not expand who can carry firearms but makes the legal protection for necessary route changes clearer. The bill is currently in the introduction stage, having been referred to the Assembly Judiciary Committee.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
General Assembly · Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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