This bill mandates that State and local law enforcement agencies in New Jersey report specific data regarding applications for permits to carry handguns, permits to purchase handguns, and firearm purchaser identification cards to the Attorney General. The required data includes the date of application submission, the county and municipality of submission, the applicant's year of birth, race, ethnicity, and gender identity, the approval or denial status of the application, the date of that decision, and the reason for denial if applicable. This reporting is aimed at ensuring transparency and accountability in the licensing process, particularly in light of recent Supreme Court rulings that impact firearm regulations.

Additionally, the Attorney General is tasked with compiling this data, which must be submitted on a monthly basis, and issuing an initial report that covers data from June 23, 2022, to the first day of the second month following the bill's effective date, along with monthly reports thereafter. These reports will be made publicly available on the Attorney General's office website. The bill is designed to address potential disparities in firearm licensing outcomes, particularly concerning applicants from suspect classes, and to ensure that New Jersey residents are treated fairly and equally under the law.