New Jersey · 2026-2027 Regular Session · Bill

A 2956: Clarifies that chief of police or Superintendent of State Police has burden of proving applicant's disqualification for permit to purchase handgun or firearms purchaser identification card.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee

Plain-language summary

A 2956 is a bill introduced in the New Jersey House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Clarifies that chief of police or Superintendent of State Police has burden of proving applicant's disqualification for permit to purchase handgun or firearms purchaser identification card. Primary sponsor: Erik Peterson (Republican), Jay Webber (Republican), Dawn Fantasia (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Erik Peterson (Republican); Jay Webber (Republican); Dawn Fantasia (Republican). 1 co-sponsor.