The "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law."

This bill amends New Jersey's criminal code to strengthen protections for homeowners using force against intruders. It directly affects New Jersey residents defending their dwellings, by removing the legal duty to retreat when facing unlawful entry or attack in their homes. Key provisions create a legal presumption that a homeowner reasonably fears death or serious harm during unlawful entries, making force (including deadly force) justified without needing to retreat. The law specifically states that law-abiding people are justified in protecting themselves and others in their homes without fear of prosecution for using reasonable force against intruders.