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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Peterson | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 23 |
| Jay Webber | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 26 |
| Dawn Fantasia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 24 |
| Greg McGuckin | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 10 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee