Authorizes use of force against intruder in a dwelling under certain circumstances.

This bill (A2525) changes New Jersey law to allow homeowners or occupants to use force - including deadly force - against intruders unlawfully in their dwelling without first retreating. It removes the current "duty to retreat" requirement when defending one's home, stating that force is justified if the person reasonably believes it's needed to protect themselves or others inside the dwelling. The law creates a presumption that someone using force in their home reasonably believes danger exists, shifting the burden to the state to prove otherwise beyond a reasonable doubt. This applies specifically to intruders in dwellings, not to property defense elsewhere.