S 1293 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Revises penalty for criminal trespassing while carrying firearm.

S 1293 increases penalties for criminal trespassing when a firearm is carried, regardless of whether the person holds a valid permit to carry a handgun. It elevates trespassing in locations currently classified as fourth-degree crimes (such as schools, homes, hazardous facilities, or airports) to a third-degree crime if a firearm is present, raising potential penalties to 3-5 years in prison and up to $15,000 in fines. For trespassing that is currently a petty disorderly persons offense (e.g., entering posted areas), carrying a firearm elevates it to a disorderly persons offense with up to 6 months in jail and $1,000 in fines. This bill directly affects individuals who trespass in designated locations while carrying a firearm, with no exceptions for permit holders.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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