Establishes "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.
This bill establishes a "Stand Your Ground" law in New Jersey, removing the duty to retreat before using force (including deadly force) to defend oneself or others in one's home or vehicle. It creates a legal presumption that a person reasonably fears death or serious harm when using defensive force against someone unlawfully entering their dwelling or vehicle. The law defines "crime involving violence" to include offenses like murder, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault, and repeals the current self-defense statute (N.J.S.2C:3-6). It directly affects homeowners, residents, and individuals defending themselves against unlawful intruders.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
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2 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Party
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P
Erik Peterson
RRepublican
P
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Bob Auth
RRepublican
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