Prohibits possession and requires registration of body armor in certain circumstances.

This bill (A1868) would require most New Jersey residents to register existing body armor with the Attorney General within 90 days of the law taking effect and obtain a permit for new purchases. Eligibility for permits would be limited to law enforcement officers, active military personnel, individuals in high-risk jobs (as determined by the Attorney General), and licensed body armor dealers. Sellers must register each sale with the Attorney General within three business days and face civil penalties for noncompliance. Exceptions include government employees using body armor for work and licensed dealers who register with the Attorney General. Violating these rules would be a third-degree crime punishable by up to five years in prison.