A 1399 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.

New Jersey's A 1399 (now law as P.L.2025, c.255) creates a new criminal offense for possessing digital instructions that enable illegal firearm manufacturing. The law specifically targets digital files, guides, or plans that could be used to make firearms or components without authorization. It directly affects individuals who access or share such digital materials, making it a crime separate from actually manufacturing firearms. This provision adds to New Jersey's existing firearm laws by addressing the digital means of circumventing manufacturing restrictions. The law became effective upon enactment and does not change penalties for actual illegal firearm production.
Bill status died 4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
General Assembly Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Dec 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Dec 22, 2025 · General Assembly Mar 24, 2025

How they voted

This bill was withdrawn because A 4975 was enacted as P.L.2025, c.255. Votes shown below are from that bill.
4312
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 58
Dec 22, 2025
D Democratic36
36 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican22
7 Yea 12 Nay 3
54% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
Dec 22, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (43-12-3)
senate
Mar 24, 2025
General Assembly · Passed
General Assembly Vote: pass (48-26-4)
general assembly
3 primary · 2 co-sponsors

Sponsors