Requires household members of firearm purchasers to receive background check.

This bill would require background checks for all household members (adults 18+ living in the same residence) of individuals applying for a permit to purchase a handgun or a firearms purchaser identification card in New Jersey. Under the bill, applicants would be disqualified from obtaining these permits if they reside with a household member who has a disqualifying history, such as certain criminal convictions, mental health issues, or substance use disorders. This expands the current law, which only required background checks for the applicant themselves, to include all adult household members sharing the residence. The policy change would affect all firearm purchasers in New Jersey who live with other adults in their household.