A 867 New Jersey General Assembly · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Establishes "Stand Your Ground" self-defense law.

This bill (A 867) establishes a "Stand Your Ground" law in New Jersey, removing the duty to retreat when defending one's home or vehicle. It allows individuals to use force (including deadly force) without retreating if they reasonably believe it is necessary to prevent death, serious harm, or a violent crime (like assault, robbery, or murder). The law presumes a reasonable fear of danger when someone unlawfully enters a home or vehicle, though this presumption does not apply if the defender is committing a crime or if law enforcement is entering properly. It repeals the existing self-defense law (N.J.S.2C:3-6).
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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