Allows municipalities to adopt certain zoning ordinances pertaining to outdoor firing ranges.
This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to create specific zoning rules for outdoor firing ranges. It requires local governments to establish safety guidelines that include posting signs, limiting ammunition types, and ensuring proper safety berms are in place. Additionally, the bill mandates that residents within the municipality and those living within one mile of a range must be notified of public hearings regarding these new rules.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2026
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Introduced May 11, 2026
Last action May 11, 2026
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May 11, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Community and Urban Affairs Committee
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Troy Singleton
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