A 999 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Allows municipalities to adopt certain zoning ordinances pertaining to outdoor firing ranges.

This bill requires New Jersey municipalities with existing outdoor firing ranges to create local zoning ordinances that establish specific safety standards for these facilities. The rules must include clear signage about the range's location and hours, restrictions on ammunition types, and requirements for safety barriers (such as protective berms) on the property. Municipalities must hold public hearings and notify residents within the municipality and within one mile of the range before adopting these ordinances. The bill amends state zoning law to explicitly permit these safety guidelines as a standard provision for outdoor firing ranges. It takes effect immediately upon passage.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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