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

This New Jersey bill amends statutes to clarify that individuals using force against an intruder in their dwelling do not have to retreat before acting. It specifically states that force (including deadly force) is justified if the occupant reasonably believes it's necessary to protect themselves or others from immediate harm during an unlawful entry. The bill directly affects homeowners or occupants facing unauthorized entry into their residence. Key changes remove the duty to retreat from one's dwelling when confronting an intruder, aligning with existing protections for self-defense in homes under NJ law. (Amends N.J.S.2C:3-4 and N.J.S.2C:3-6; pending before Assembly Public Safety Committee)