Bill > S2105

This bill establishes a new first-degree crime called "home invasion" for situations where someone unlawfully enters or remains in a residence with the intent to commit a serious crime, and either uses force, threatens harm, commits another serious crime, or is armed with a deadly weapon while another person is present. This new crime will be subject to the "No Early Release Act," meaning offenders must serve at least 85% of their sentence before being eligible for parole. Additionally, the bill upgrades burglary of a residence to a second-degree crime under certain circumstances, specifically if a person is present in the dwelling when the burglary occurs, regardless of whether the burglar knew someone was there. The bill also defines "residential dwelling" as a permanent structure used as a residence.