Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components.
New Jersey's A 1399 (now law as P.L.2025, c.255) creates a new criminal offense for possessing digital instructions that enable illegal firearm manufacturing. The law specifically targets digital files, guides, or plans that could be used to make firearms or components without authorization. It directly affects individuals who access or share such digital materials, making it a crime separate from actually manufacturing firearms. This provision adds to New Jersey's existing firearm laws by addressing the digital means of circumventing manufacturing restrictions. The law became effective upon enactment and does not change penalties for actual illegal firearm production.
Bill status
died
4 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
General Assembly Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Dec 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
Floor votes · Senate Dec 22, 2025 · General Assembly Mar 24, 2025
How they voted
This bill was withdrawn because
A 4975
was enacted as P.L.2025, c.255. Votes shown below are from that bill.
43–12
Passed · 3 other
Total votes 58
Dec 22, 2025
D
Democratic36
100% Yea
R
Republican22
54% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
Dec 22, 2025
Senate · Passed
Senate Vote: pass (43-12-3)
senate
Mar 24, 2025
General Assembly · Passed
General Assembly Vote: pass (48-26-4)
general assembly
3 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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