The "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law."

This bill, "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law" (A4242), modifies New Jersey's self-defense laws to strengthen protections for homeowners. It creates a legal presumption that a person in their home reasonably fears death or serious harm during certain intrusions - such as unlawful forced entry, attempted removal of occupants, or ongoing forcible acts - and thus has no duty to retreat before using force, including deadly force. The law grants immunity from criminal prosecution and civil lawsuits for justified force, and requires courts to award legal fees and expenses if a homeowner is wrongly sued. It directly affects residents facing home intruders by clarifying when force is legally justified without requiring retreat.