Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would require firearm manufacturers to obtain a state-issued license and pay annual fees tied to the public health costs of gun violence, with proceeds directed to compensate victims.
The proposal, known as the “Responsibility in Firearms Sales Act,” outlines a new regulatory structure affecting manufacturers, retailers, and compensation programs statewide.
The Bill would require firearm manufacturers to obtain annual state licenses to sell in New Jersey. Fees could total hundreds of millions statewide, based on gun violence-related costs. Revenue would fund compensation for victims of firearm injuries and deaths
The legislation, sponsored by Assemblywoman Ellen J. Park, would prohibit firearm manufacturers from selling or distributing products in New Jersey without a valid license issued by the Superintendent of State Police.
Retail dealers would also be barred from selling firearms unless the manufacturer is properly licensed.
Just so you know, this is New Jersey’s new Governor:
NJ Governor Sherrill wears hijab for Eid (whatever the fuck that is). NJ doesn’t look anything like I remember…