Establishes "Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act"; requires licensing of firearms manufacturers.
This bill, known as the Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act, would require all firearms manufacturers operating in New Jersey to obtain an annual license from the State Police. The legislation directly affects companies that manufacture or sell firearms at wholesale, as well as retail dealers who sell to consumers. Under the proposed rules, manufacturers must apply for and maintain a valid license each year, and retail dealers cannot sell firearms unless the manufacturer holds a current license. The bill also establishes definitions for terms like "firearm injury," "victim of firearms," and "permanent disability" to support the licensing framework.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 16, 2026
Last action Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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