Bill > S2270

This bill, titled the "New Jersey Right to Home Defense Law," aims to establish a person's right to use force, including deadly force, to protect themselves or others from intruders in their homes or residences. The bill creates a presumption that a person has a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or serious bodily harm if an intruder is unlawfully and forcefully entering or already in their home, and they have no duty to retreat before using such force. The bill also provides legal immunity from criminal prosecution and civil liability for the use of justified force, and allows for the recovery of legal fees and other expenses if a defendant is found to be immune from prosecution.

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https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2022/S2270