Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order.
S 1704 (Establishes priority for certain firearm-related background checks when applicant has obtained domestic violence restraining order) amends New Jersey's firearm background check laws to prioritize background checks for applicants with active domestic violence restraining orders (DVOs). The bill requires that background checks involving applicants subject to a DVO be processed with higher priority by the state police system. This directly affects firearm purchasers who have obtained a DVO against them, ensuring their background check is expedited. The change modifies the existing background check procedures under N.J.S.2C:58-3 and N.J.S.2C:58-4 to address domestic violence safety concerns.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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