S 3230 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by educational institutions may possess firearms on campus.

S 3230 clarifies that law enforcement officers employed by schools, colleges, or universities in New Jersey may carry firearms on campus while performing their duties or commuting to/from work, without needing additional written authorization. This bill amends New Jersey's weapons law (N.J.S.2C:39-5(e)) to explicitly exempt these officers from the general prohibition against firearms in educational institutions. The exemption applies only to officers who have completed approved firearms training and are acting within their official duties. This change directly affects campus police officers employed by educational institutions, ensuring they can legally carry weapons during work-related activities.
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Introduced May 13, 2024 Last action May 13, 2024
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