The fourth grader was outside her family's residence when she was killed by gunfire after a large fight broke out nearby. The public is being urged to help track down the shooter.
In addition to gunshot detection technology and automatic license plate readers, the state allocates $8.2M for community-based violence intervention programs.
In a State of the State that was mostly a four-year retrospective, Murphy called for tackling prescription drug affordability and gun measures this year.
Eight bills on Monday's Assembly board list. None are ready for Senate votes, and amendments were made to the one that advanced affecting new New Jerseyans.
Gun buyback events at 10 locations around New Jersey yielded 1,196 handguns, 1,206 rifles and shotguns and 29 assault weapons that will be melted down.