Increases statute of limitations for prosecution of theft of firearm.

S 564 increases the statute of limitations for prosecuting theft of a firearm from 5 years to 10 years after the crime occurs. This change directly affects prosecutors (state authorities) and defendants accused of firearm theft, extending the timeframe they have to file charges. The bill amends New Jersey's criminal code (N.J.S.2C:1-6) to add a specific 10-year window for this offense, which was previously subject to the general 5-year limit for third-degree crimes. It does not alter the penalties for the crime itself, only the timeframe for prosecution.