Requires AG to report data regarding shootings that did not result in bodily injury.
Impact
The bill establishes a structured framework for monitoring firearm-related incidents in New Jersey, focusing on those that did not lead to physical harm. By requiring quarterly reports from county prosecutors for a duration of three years, the bill aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of shooting incidents across the state. At the conclusion of this period, it is mandated for the Attorney General to compile and present the data to both the Governor and the Legislature, thereby enhancing transparency and accountability regarding firearm misuse.
Summary
Senate Bill 3897, introduced in New Jersey, is aimed at enhancing the state's data collection regarding firearms-related incidents that do not result in bodily injury. The bill mandates that each county prosecutor must collect and report specific data concerning these incidents to the Attorney General. This data will cover essential details, such as the complaint number, date and time of occurrence, location of the incident, statutory citations related to offenses, and whether the firearm was used lawfully or unlawfully by the defendant. This reporting obligation applies regardless of whether cases are prosecuted or dismissed.
Contention
While the bill is primarily aimed at improving public safety and understanding the dynamics of firearm use in New Jersey, debates may arise regarding privacy concerns and the effectiveness of data collection in preventing gun violence. Furthermore, discussions about the potential administrative burden on county prosecutors to consistently collect and report this data may surface. Critics may argue about the adequacy of this approach in addressing broader issues of gun control and public safety legislation.
"New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
"New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
"New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
"New Jersey Safe Storage of Firearms Act"; establishes certain requirements and penalties regarding firearm storage; repeals law governing minor's access to firearm; requires AG to establish public awareness campaign regarding firearm storage; appropriates $500,000.
Requires psychiatric hospitals to provide certain notices and reports of major, moderate, and minor injuries occurring therein, and requires DOH to investigate causes of major and moderate injury.
Clarifies that encouraging another person to cause bodily injury, by filming, photographing, or otherwise recording injury-causing act, is form of crime of endangering injured victim.
Requires State Treasurer to reimburse county treasurer for defense costs and administrative expenses incurred by county in defending certain lawsuits during supersedure of county prosecutor by Attorney General.
Requires State Treasurer to reimburse county treasurer for defense costs and administrative expenses incurred by county in defending certain lawsuits during supersedure of county prosecutor by Attorney General.