Governor praises lawmakers for advancing gun control bills
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's governor praised lawmakers on Monday for advancing gun control measures, including legislation to prohibit the purchase of firearms parts used to make untraceable weapons, or so-called ghost guns.
"As gun violence continues to plague our country, New Jersey will lead the way by setting a higher standard for gun safety," Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, said in a statement. He stopped short of saying he would sign the measures, but called on the Democrat-led Senate to pass them. Senate President Steve Sweeney has said he intends to take up the bills.
The Senate law and public safety committee approved the measures after more than five hours of testimony.