Strengthens State's assault weapons ban.

This bill strengthens New Jersey's existing assault weapons ban by updating the legal definitions of prohibited firearms. It specifically expands the ban to include more weapons classified as "assault firearms" under revised definitions, such as rifles or pistols with certain features. The changes directly affect individuals possessing or selling firearms that meet these new criteria, including weapons capable of rapid fire. The key mechanism is clarifying which firearms fall under the ban through precise language in the law, rather than adding new restrictions. The bill was introduced in the Senate on January 9, 2024.