Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm.

This bill (S 993) extends the time limit for prosecuting theft of a firearm in New Jersey from 5 years to 10 years after the crime occurs. It directly affects prosecutors and defendants in firearm theft cases, as it allows more time to file charges for this specific offense. The change modifies Section 2C:1-6 of New Jersey law, which previously set a 5-year statute of limitations for third-degree theft of a firearm. The bill does not alter the penalties for the crime itself, only the window for prosecution.